Charnockite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Basanite 

The general Charnockite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Charnockite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Charnockite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Basanite 

The history of Charnockite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Basanite 

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Basanite ,

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