Charnockite and Chalk Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Chalk

The general Charnockite and Chalk definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Charnockite and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Chalk. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Chalk

The history of Charnockite and Chalk 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 Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Chalk

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Chalk,

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