Charnockite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Vogesite

The general Charnockite and Vogesite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Charnockite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Vogesite

The history of Charnockite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Vogesite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Vogesite,

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