Charnockite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Turbidite

The general Charnockite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Charnockite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Turbidite

The history of Charnockite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Turbidite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Turbidite,

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