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Latite and Enderbite Definition


Enderbite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Enderby Land, Antarctica   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
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
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Latite and Enderbite

The general Latite and Enderbite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Latite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Latite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Enderbite

The history of Latite 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.

Latite and Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Enderbite

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

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