Icelandite and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Icelandite and Charnockite

The general Icelandite and Charnockite definition can be stated as: Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. On the other hand, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Icelandite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Icelandite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Icelandite and Charnockite

The history of Icelandite 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.

Icelandite and Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Icelandite and Charnockite

Along with Icelandite and Charnockite definition, know more about the etymology of Icelandite and Charnockite. Etymology of Icelandite and Charnockite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Icelandite and Formation of Charnockite. The etymology of Icelandite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland while that of Charnockite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Icelandite and Charnockite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Icelandite and Charnockite are listed below.

For Icelandite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Charnockite,

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