Syenite and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Syenite and Charnockite

The general Syenite and Charnockite definition can be stated as: Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. On the other hand, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Syenite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Charnockite

The history of Syenite 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.

Syenite and Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Charnockite

Along with Syenite and Charnockite definition, know more about the etymology of Syenite and Charnockite. Etymology of Syenite and Charnockite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Syenite and Formation of Charnockite. The etymology of Syenite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene while that of Charnockite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Syenite and Charnockite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Syenite and Charnockite are listed below.

For Syenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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