Phonolite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Enderbite

The general Phonolite and Enderbite definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. On the other hand, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Phonolite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Enderbite

The history of Phonolite 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.

Phonolite and Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Enderbite

Along with Phonolite and Enderbite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Enderbite. Etymology of Phonolite and Enderbite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Enderbite. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Enderbite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite and Enderbite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Enderbite are listed below.

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Enderbite,

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