Charnockite and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Tachylite

The general Charnockite and Tachylite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt. Along with definition of Charnockite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Tachylite

The history of Charnockite and Tachylite 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 Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Tachylite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Tachylite,

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