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Syenite and Charnockite Definition


Charnockite and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Tamil Nadu, India   

Discoverer
Unknown   
T. H. Holland   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From Job Charnock, an administtrator of East India Company   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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