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Charnockite and Granodiorite Definition


Granodiorite and Charnockite Definition


Definition

Definition
Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar   
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   

History
  
  

Origin
Tamil Nadu, India   
Unknown   

Discoverer
T. H. Holland   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Job Charnock, an administtrator of East India Company   
From granite + diorite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Charnockite and Granodiorite

The general Charnockite and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Charnockite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Charnockite and Granodiorite

The history of Charnockite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Granodiorite

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

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