Charnockite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Pegmatite

The general Charnockite and Pegmatite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Charnockite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Pegmatite

The history of Charnockite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Pegmatite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Pegmatite,

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