Charnockite and Scoria Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Scoria

The general Charnockite and Scoria definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Charnockite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Scoria

The history of Charnockite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Scoria

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Scoria,

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