Charnockite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Websterite

The general Charnockite and Websterite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Charnockite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Websterite

The history of Charnockite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Websterite

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

For Charnockite,

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

For Websterite,

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