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Enderbite and Shoshonite Definition


Shoshonite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Shoshonite is a basaltic rock, properly a potassic trachyandesite, composed of olivine, augite and plagioclase phenocrysts in a groundmass with calcic plagioclase and sanidine and some dark-colored volcanic glass   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Wyoming,USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Iddings   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From the place of origin called Shoshone riverin Wyoming   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Enderbite and Shoshonite

The general Enderbite and Shoshonite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Shoshonite is a basaltic rock, properly a potassic trachyandesite, composed of olivine, augite and plagioclase phenocrysts in a groundmass with calcic plagioclase and sanidine and some dark-colored volcanic glass. Along with definition of Enderbite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Shoshonite

The history of Enderbite and Shoshonite 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 Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Shoshonite

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

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