Amphibolite and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Charnockite

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

History of Amphibolite and Charnockite

The history of Amphibolite 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.

Amphibolite and Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Charnockite

Along with Amphibolite and Charnockite definition, know more about the etymology of Amphibolite and Charnockite. Etymology of Amphibolite and Charnockite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Amphibolite and Formation of Charnockite. The etymology of Amphibolite is From Amphibole + -ite while that of Charnockite is From Amphibole + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Charnockite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Amphibolite and Charnockite are listed below.

For Amphibolite,

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

For Charnockite,

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