Charnockite and Mangerite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Mangerite

The general Charnockite and Mangerite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Charnockite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Mangerite

The history of Charnockite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Mangerite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Mangerite,

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