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Enderbite and Shale Definition


Shale and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Enderbite and Shale

The general Enderbite and Shale definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Enderbite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Shale. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Shale

The history of Enderbite and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Shale

Along with Enderbite and Shale definition, know more about the etymology of Enderbite and Shale. Etymology of Enderbite and Shale gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Enderbite and Formation of Shale. The etymology of Enderbite is From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica while that of Shale 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 Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Enderbite and Shale are listed below.

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