Charnockite and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Phonolite

The general Charnockite and Phonolite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Charnockite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Phonolite

The history of Charnockite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Phonolite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Phonolite,

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