Charnockite and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Amphibolite

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

History of Charnockite and Amphibolite

The history of Charnockite and Amphibolite 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 Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Amphibolite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock