Porphyry and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Porphyry and Enderbite

The general Porphyry and Enderbite definition can be stated as: Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. On the other hand, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Porphyry and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Porphyry and Enderbite

The history of Porphyry 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.

Porphyry and Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Enderbite

Along with Porphyry and Enderbite definition, know more about the etymology of Porphyry and Enderbite. Etymology of Porphyry and Enderbite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Porphyry and Formation of Enderbite. The etymology of Porphyry is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites while that of Enderbite is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Porphyry and Enderbite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Porphyry and Enderbite are listed below.

For Porphyry,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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