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Monzonite and Enderbite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Trento Province, Italy
Enderby Land, Antarctica
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Monzonite and Enderbite

The general Monzonite and Enderbite definition can be stated as: Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. On the other hand, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Monzonite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzonite and Enderbite

The history of Monzonite 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.

Monzonite and Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Enderbite

Along with Monzonite and Enderbite definition, know more about the etymology of Monzonite and Enderbite. Etymology of Monzonite and Enderbite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Monzonite and Formation of Enderbite. The etymology of Monzonite is From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1 while that of Enderbite is From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Monzonite and Enderbite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Monzonite and Enderbite are listed below.

For Monzonite,

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