Shonkinite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Enderbite

The general Shonkinite and Enderbite definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. On the other hand, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Enderbite

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Enderbite

Along with Shonkinite and Enderbite definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Enderbite. Etymology of Shonkinite and Enderbite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Enderbite. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Enderbite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite and Enderbite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Enderbite are listed below.

For Shonkinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Enderbite,

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