The general Charnockite and Hornblendite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Charnockite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Charnockite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Charnockite and Hornblendite. In this section, you will know about Charnockite and Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Charnockite is Tamil Nadu, India whereas Origin of Hornblendite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Charnockite and Hornblendite discoverer. The Discoverer of Charnockite is T. H. Holland and the discoverer of Hornblendite is Unknown.
Along with Charnockite and Hornblendite definition, know more about the etymology of Charnockite and Hornblendite. Etymology of Charnockite and Hornblendite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Charnockite and Formation of Hornblendite. The etymology of Charnockite is From Job Charnock, an administtrator of East India Company while that of Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Charnockite and Hornblendite are listed below.
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