Carbonatite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Hornfels

The general Carbonatite and Hornfels definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. On the other hand, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Hornfels

The history of Carbonatite and Hornfels 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.

Carbonatite and Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

Carbonatite and Hornfels definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Carbonatite and Hornfels. In this section, you will know about Carbonatite and Hornfels Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Carbonatite is Tanzania whereas Origin of Hornfels is New Zealand. It is interesting to know the name of Carbonatite and Hornfels discoverer. The discoverer of Carbonatite and Hornfels are Unknown.

Etymology of Carbonatite and Hornfels

Along with Carbonatite and Hornfels definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Hornfels. Etymology of Carbonatite and Hornfels gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Hornfels. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Hornfels is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Hornfels belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Hornfels are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

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

For Hornfels,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock