Charnockite and Theralite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Theralite

The general Charnockite and Theralite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Charnockite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Theralite

The history of Charnockite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Theralite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Theralite,

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