Charnockite and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Pyrolite

The general Charnockite and Pyrolite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Charnockite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Pyrolite

The history of Charnockite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Pyrolite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Pyrolite,

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