Charnockite and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Quartzite

The general Charnockite and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Charnockite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Quartzite

The history of Charnockite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Quartzite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Quartzite,

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