Charnockite and Norite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Norite

The general Charnockite and Norite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Charnockite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Norite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Norite

The history of Charnockite and Norite 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 Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Norite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Norite,

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