Charnockite and Luxullianite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Luxullianite

The general Charnockite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Luxullianite is a rare type of granite, known for presence of clusters of radially arranged acicular tourmaline crystals which are enclosed by phenocrysts of orthoclase and quartz in a matrix of quartz, tourmaline, alkali feldspar, brown mica.. Along with definition of Charnockite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Luxullianite

The history of Charnockite and Luxullianite 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 Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Luxullianite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Luxullianite,

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