Charnockite and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Carbonatite

The general Charnockite and Carbonatite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Charnockite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Carbonatite

The history of Charnockite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Carbonatite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock