Sandstone and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Charnockite

The general Sandstone and Charnockite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. On the other hand, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Sandstone and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Charnockite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Charnockite

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

For Sandstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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