Charnockite and Benmoreite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Benmoreite

The general Charnockite and Benmoreite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Charnockite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Benmoreite

The history of Charnockite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Benmoreite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Benmoreite,

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