Charnockite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Metapelite

The general Charnockite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Charnockite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Metapelite

The history of Charnockite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Metapelite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Metapelite,

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