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Latite and Charnockite Definition


Charnockite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture  
Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar  

History
  
  

Origin
Italy  
Tamil Nadu, India  

Discoverer
Unknown  
T. H. Holland  

Etymology
From the Latin word latium  
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
Volcanic  
Plutonic  

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Latite and Charnockite

The general Latite and Charnockite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Latite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Latite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Charnockite

The history of Latite 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.

Latite and Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Charnockite

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

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