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Enderbite and Trondhjemite Definition


Trondhjemite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Trondhjemite is a leucocratic (light-colored) intrusive igneous rock. It is a variety of tonalite in which the plagioclase is mostly in the form of oligoclase. Trondhjemites are sometimes known as plagiogranites.   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Tonale, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Not Available   

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, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Enderbite and Trondhjemite

The general Enderbite and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Trondhjemite is a leucocratic (light-colored) intrusive igneous rock. It is a variety of tonalite in which the plagioclase is mostly in the form of oligoclase. Trondhjemites are sometimes known as plagiogranites.. Along with definition of Enderbite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Trondhjemite

The history of Enderbite and Trondhjemite 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 Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Trondhjemite

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

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