Definition
Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar
Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar
History
Origin
Tamil Nadu, India
Tamil Nadu, India
Discoverer
T. H. Holland
T. H. Holland
Etymology
From Job Charnock, an administtrator of East India Company
From Job Charnock, an administtrator of East India Company
Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Family
Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock