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Charnockite and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone and Charnockite Definition


Definition

Definition
Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
Tamil Nadu, India   
USA   

Discoverer
T. H. Holland   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Job Charnock, an administtrator of East India Company   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Charnockite and Soapstone

The general Charnockite and Soapstone definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Charnockite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Charnockite and Soapstone

The history of Charnockite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Soapstone

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

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