Harzburgite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Enderbite

The general Harzburgite and Enderbite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Enderbite

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Enderbite

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

For Harzburgite,

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

For Enderbite,

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