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Rhyodacite and Enderbite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
Enderby Land, Antarctica
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhyodacite and Enderbite

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

History of Rhyodacite and Enderbite

The history of Rhyodacite 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.

Rhyodacite and Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Enderbite

Along with Rhyodacite and Enderbite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Enderbite. Etymology of Rhyodacite and Enderbite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Enderbite. The etymology of Rhyodacite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite while that of Enderbite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyodacite and Enderbite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Enderbite are listed below.

For Rhyodacite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • 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