Charnockite and Monzogranite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Monzogranite

The general Charnockite and Monzogranite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. Along with definition of Charnockite and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Monzogranite

The history of Charnockite and Monzogranite 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 Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Monzogranite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Monzogranite,

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