Charnockite and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Ignimbrite

The general Charnockite and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Charnockite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Ignimbrite

The history of Charnockite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Ignimbrite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Ignimbrite,

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