Charnockite and Ijolite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Ijolite

The general Charnockite and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Charnockite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Ijolite

The history of Charnockite and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Ijolite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Ijolite,

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