Epidosite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Enderbite

The general Epidosite and Enderbite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. On the other hand, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Epidosite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Enderbite

The history of Epidosite and Enderbite 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.

Epidosite and Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Enderbite

Along with Epidosite and Enderbite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Enderbite. Etymology of Epidosite and Enderbite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Enderbite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Enderbite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite and Enderbite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Enderbite are listed below.

For Epidosite,

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

For Enderbite,

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