Charnockite and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Jadeitite

The general Charnockite and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Charnockite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Jadeitite

The history of Charnockite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Jadeitite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Jadeitite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock