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Charnockite and Charnockite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar
Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Tamil Nadu, India
Tamil Nadu, India
1.2.2 Discoverer
T. H. Holland
T. H. Holland
1.3 Etymology
From Job Charnock, an administtrator of East India Company
From Job Charnock, an administtrator of East India Company
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Charnockite and Charnockite

The general Charnockite and Charnockite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Charnockite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Charnockite

The history of Charnockite and Charnockite 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.

Charnockite and Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

Charnockite and Charnockite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Charnockite and Charnockite. In this section, you will know about Charnockite and Charnockite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Charnockite and Charnockite are Tamil Nadu, India. It is interesting to know the name of Charnockite and Charnockite discoverer. The discoverer of Charnockite and Charnockite are T. H. Holland.

Etymology of Charnockite and Charnockite

Along with Charnockite and Charnockite definition, know more about the etymology of Charnockite and Charnockite. Etymology of Charnockite and Charnockite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Charnockite and Formation of Charnockite. The etymology of Charnockite is From Job Charnock, an administtrator of East India Company while that of Charnockite is From Job Charnock, an administtrator of East India Company. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Charnockite and Charnockite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Charnockite and Charnockite are listed below.

For Charnockite,

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

For Charnockite,

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