Charnockite and Schist Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Schist

The general Charnockite and Schist definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Charnockite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Schist. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Schist

The history of Charnockite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Schist

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Schist,

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