Gneiss and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Gneiss and Enderbite

The general Gneiss and Enderbite definition can be stated as: Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. On the other hand, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Gneiss and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gneiss and Enderbite

The history of Gneiss 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.

Gneiss and Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Enderbite

Along with Gneiss and Enderbite definition, know more about the etymology of Gneiss and Enderbite. Etymology of Gneiss and Enderbite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gneiss and Formation of Enderbite. The etymology of Gneiss is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters) while that of Enderbite is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Enderbite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gneiss and Enderbite are listed below.

For Gneiss,

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

For Enderbite,

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