Charnockite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Phyllite

The general Charnockite and Phyllite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Charnockite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Phyllite

The history of Charnockite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Phyllite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Phyllite,

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