Charnockite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Eclogite

The general Charnockite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Charnockite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Eclogite

The history of Charnockite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Eclogite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Eclogite,

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