Charnockite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Epidosite

The general Charnockite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Charnockite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Epidosite

The history of Charnockite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Epidosite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Epidosite,

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