Foidolite and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Charnockite

The general Foidolite and Charnockite definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. On the other hand, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Foidolite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Charnockite

The history of Foidolite and Charnockite 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.

Foidolite and Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Charnockite

Along with Foidolite and Charnockite definition, know more about the etymology of Foidolite and Charnockite. Etymology of Foidolite and Charnockite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Foidolite and Formation of Charnockite. The etymology of Foidolite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock while that of Charnockite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Foidolite and Charnockite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Foidolite and Charnockite are listed below.

For Foidolite,

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

For Charnockite,

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