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Enderbite and Teschenite Definition


Teschenite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Enderbite and Teschenite

The general Enderbite and Teschenite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Enderbite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Teschenite

The history of Enderbite and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Teschenite

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

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