Charnockite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Skarn

The general Charnockite and Skarn definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Charnockite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Skarn

The history of Charnockite and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Skarn

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Skarn,

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