Vogesite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Enderbite

The general Vogesite and Enderbite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. On the other hand, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Vogesite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Enderbite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Enderbite

Along with Vogesite and Enderbite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Enderbite. Etymology of Vogesite and Enderbite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Enderbite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Enderbite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite and Enderbite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Enderbite are listed below.

For Vogesite,

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