Charnockite and Granite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Granite

The general Charnockite and Granite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Charnockite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Granite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Granite

The history of Charnockite and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Granite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Granite,

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