Shonkinite and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Charnockite

The general Shonkinite and Charnockite definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. On the other hand, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Charnockite

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Charnockite

Along with Shonkinite and Charnockite definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Charnockite. Etymology of Shonkinite and Charnockite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Charnockite. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Charnockite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite and Charnockite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Charnockite are listed below.

For Shonkinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Charnockite,

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