Charnockite and Tonalite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Tonalite

The general Charnockite and Tonalite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Tonalite is a coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals with phaneritic texture. Along with definition of Charnockite and Tonalite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Tonalite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Tonalite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Tonalite

The history of Charnockite and Tonalite 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 Tonalite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Tonalite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Tonalite,

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