Charnockite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Charnockite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Charnockite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Charnockite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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 Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Alkali Feldspar Granite,

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