Enderbite and Travertine Definition

Definition of Enderbite and Travertine

The general Enderbite and Travertine definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Along with definition of Enderbite and Travertine, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Travertine. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Travertine origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Travertine

The history of Enderbite and Travertine 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 Travertine Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Travertine

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

For Enderbite,

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

For Travertine,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock