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Enderbite and Websterite Definition


Websterite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Webster, North Carolina   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Enderbite and Websterite

The general Enderbite and Websterite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Enderbite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Websterite

The history of Enderbite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Websterite

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

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