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Trondhjemite and Marble Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Trondhjemite is a leucocratic (light-colored) intrusive igneous rock. It is a variety of tonalite in which the plagioclase is mostly in the form of oligoclase. Trondhjemites are sometimes known as plagiogranites.
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Tonale, Italy
Egypt
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Not Available
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Trondhjemite and Marble

The general Trondhjemite and Marble definition can be stated as: Trondhjemite is a leucocratic (light-colored) intrusive igneous rock. It is a variety of tonalite in which the plagioclase is mostly in the form of oligoclase. Trondhjemites are sometimes known as plagiogranites.. On the other hand, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Marble. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trondhjemite and Marble

The history of Trondhjemite and Marble 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.

Trondhjemite and Marble Origin and Discoverer

Trondhjemite and Marble definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Trondhjemite and Marble. In this section, you will know about Trondhjemite and Marble Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Trondhjemite is Tonale, Italy whereas Origin of Marble is Egypt. It is interesting to know the name of Trondhjemite and Marble discoverer. The discoverer of Trondhjemite and Marble are Unknown.

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Marble

Along with Trondhjemite and Marble definition, know more about the etymology of Trondhjemite and Marble. Etymology of Trondhjemite and Marble gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trondhjemite and Formation of Marble. The etymology of Trondhjemite is not available while that of Marble is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trondhjemite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trondhjemite and Marble are listed below.

For Trondhjemite,

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

For Marble,

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