Enderbite and Slate Definition

Definition of Enderbite and Slate

The general Enderbite and Slate definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Enderbite and Slate, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Slate. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Slate

The history of Enderbite and Slate 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 Slate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Slate

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

For Enderbite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Slate,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock