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Granodiorite and Enderbite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Enderby Land, Antarctica
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From granite + diorite
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Granodiorite and Enderbite

The general Granodiorite and Enderbite definition can be stated as: Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. On the other hand, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Enderbite

The history of Granodiorite 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.

Granodiorite and Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Enderbite

Along with Granodiorite and Enderbite definition, know more about the etymology of Granodiorite and Enderbite. Etymology of Granodiorite and Enderbite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granodiorite and Formation of Enderbite. The etymology of Granodiorite is From granite + diorite while that of Enderbite is From granite + diorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granodiorite and Enderbite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granodiorite and Enderbite are listed below.

For Granodiorite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • 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