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Enderbite and Skarn Definition


Skarn and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
USA, Australia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Tornebohm   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Skarn

The general Enderbite and Skarn definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Enderbite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Skarn

The history of Enderbite and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Skarn

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

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