Charnockite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Pyroxenite

The general Charnockite and Pyroxenite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Charnockite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Pyroxenite

The history of Charnockite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Pyroxenite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Pyroxenite,

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