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