Charnockite and Marble Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Marble

The general Charnockite and Marble definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Charnockite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Marble. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Marble

The history of Charnockite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Marble

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Marble,

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