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Enderbite and Vogesite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Enderbite and Vogesite

The general Enderbite and Vogesite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Enderbite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Vogesite

The history of Enderbite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Vogesite

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

For Enderbite,

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

For Vogesite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock