Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities
History
Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica
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Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung
Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Family
Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock