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Enderbite and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft 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 Soapstone

The general Enderbite and Soapstone definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Enderbite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Soapstone

The history of Enderbite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Soapstone

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

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