Phonolite and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Charnockite

The general Phonolite and Charnockite definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. On the other hand, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Phonolite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Charnockite

The history of Phonolite 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.

Phonolite and Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Charnockite

Along with Phonolite and Charnockite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Charnockite. Etymology of Phonolite and Charnockite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Charnockite. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Charnockite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite and Charnockite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Charnockite are listed below.

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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