Charnockite and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Nephelinite

The general Charnockite and Nephelinite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Charnockite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Nephelinite

The history of Charnockite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Nephelinite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Nephelinite,

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