Charnockite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Charnockite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) An orthopyroxene-bearing quartz-feldspar rock.
Meaning
(mineralogy) An orthopyroxene-bearing quartz-feldspar rock.
Example Sentences
Geologically, the EG consist of charnockite with minor bands of pyroxin granulate and magnetite quartzite.
Word Forms
- charnockites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chalcophanite, pyroxenite, chromphyllite, chromceladonite, porphyroid, orthopyroxenite.
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