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Enderbite and Vogesite Definition


Vogesite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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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.

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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.

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