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Charnockite and Andesite Definition


Andesite and Charnockite Definition


Definition

Definition
Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar   
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava   

History
  
  

Origin
Tamil Nadu, India   
North America   

Discoverer
T. H. Holland   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Job Charnock, an administtrator of East India Company   
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Charnockite and Andesite

The general Charnockite and Andesite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Charnockite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Charnockite and Andesite

The history of Charnockite and Andesite 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 Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Andesite

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

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