Charnockite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Charnockite and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Charnockite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Charnockite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock