Charnockite and Argillite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Argillite

The general Charnockite and Argillite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Charnockite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Argillite

The history of Charnockite and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Argillite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Argillite,

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