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Enderbite and Schist Definition


Schist and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Enderbite and Schist

The general Enderbite and Schist definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Enderbite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Schist. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Schist

The history of Enderbite and Schist gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Enderbite and Schist Origin and Discoverer

Enderbite and Schist definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Enderbite and Schist. In this section, you will know about Enderbite and Schist Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Enderbite is Enderby Land, Antarctica whereas Origin of Schist is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Enderbite and Schist discoverer. The discoverer of Enderbite and Schist are Unknown.

Etymology of Enderbite and Schist

Along with Enderbite and Schist definition, know more about the etymology of Enderbite and Schist. Etymology of Enderbite and Schist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Enderbite and Formation of Schist. The etymology of Enderbite is From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica while that of Schist is From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Enderbite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Enderbite and Schist are listed below.

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