Charnockite and Variolite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Variolite

The general Charnockite and Variolite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance. Along with definition of Charnockite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Variolite

The history of Charnockite and Variolite 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 Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Variolite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Variolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock