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Granodiorite and Charnockite Definition


Charnockite and Granodiorite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   
Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Tamil Nadu, India   

Discoverer
Unknown   
T. H. Holland   

Etymology
From granite + diorite   
From Job Charnock, an administtrator of East India Company   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Granodiorite and Charnockite

The general Granodiorite and Charnockite definition can be stated as: Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. On the other hand, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granodiorite and Charnockite

The history of Granodiorite 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.

Granodiorite and Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Charnockite

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

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