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.
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 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.
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.
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