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Peridotite and Enderbite Definition


Enderbite and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
Enderby Land, Antarctica   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   
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
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Peridotite and Enderbite

The general Peridotite and Enderbite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. On the other hand, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Peridotite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Enderbite

The history of Peridotite 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.

Peridotite and Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Enderbite

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

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