Charnockite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Charnockite and Rhomb Porphyry definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Charnockite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Charnockite and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Rhomb Porphyry,

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