Charnockite and Boninite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Boninite

The general Charnockite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Boninite is a mafic extrusive rock which is high in magnesium and silica content, formed in fore-arc environments, typically during the early stages of subduction. Along with definition of Charnockite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Boninite

The history of Charnockite and Boninite 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 Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Boninite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Boninite,

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