Charnockite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Laterite

The general Charnockite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Charnockite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Laterite

The history of Charnockite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Laterite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Laterite,

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