Monzogranite and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Monzogranite and Charnockite

The general Monzogranite and Charnockite definition can be stated as: Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. On the other hand, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Monzogranite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzogranite and Charnockite

The history of Monzogranite 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.

Monzogranite and Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Charnockite

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

For Monzogranite,

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

For Charnockite,

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