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Picrite and Enderbite Definition


Enderbite and Picrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine   
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   

History
  
  

Origin
Hawaii Islands   
Enderby Land, Antarctica   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century   
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Picrite and Enderbite

The general Picrite and Enderbite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. On the other hand, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Picrite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Picrite and Enderbite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Enderbite

Along with Picrite and Enderbite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Enderbite. Etymology of Picrite and Enderbite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Enderbite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Enderbite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Enderbite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Enderbite are listed below.

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