Charnockite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Mylonite

The general Charnockite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Charnockite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Mylonite

The history of Charnockite and Mylonite 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 Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Mylonite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Mylonite,

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