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Enderbite and Variolite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica
France
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Opaque Rock

Definition of Enderbite and Variolite

The general Enderbite and Variolite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance. Along with definition of Enderbite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Variolite

The history of Enderbite and Variolite 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 Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Variolite

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

For Enderbite,

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

For Variolite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Opaque rock