Charnockite is an intrusive igneous rock which is very hard and is formed due to weathering of existing rocks.
Amphibole, Biotite, Feldspar, Hornblade, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Quartz
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide
Burial Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism
Chemical Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
Charnockite Formation
Charnockite formation took place millions of years ago. There are a variety of Charnockite Uses and the Charnockite Reserves are found in many countries around the world. The rocks in the earth’s crust continuously undergo changes in their composition which leads to formation of other rocks. Each rock has a unique formation process. Formation of Charnockite is explained below:
- Charnockite is an intrusive igneous rock which is very hard and is formed due to weathering of existing rocks.
Along with Charnockite Formation, also learn about Charnockite composition and transformation in the next section.