Charnockite and Latite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Latite

The general Charnockite and Latite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Charnockite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Latite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Latite

The history of Charnockite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Latite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Latite,

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