Charnockite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Charnockite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Charnockite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Charnockite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Charnockite and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Hyaloclastite 

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Hyaloclastite  ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock