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Epidosite and Enderbite Definition


Enderbite and Epidosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt  
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series  

History
  
  

Origin
-  
Enderby Land, Antarctica  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
-  
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
Plutonic  

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

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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.

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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 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 - while that of Enderbite is -. 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.

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