Whiteschist and Trondhjemite Definition

Definition of Whiteschist and Trondhjemite

The general Whiteschist and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. On the other hand, 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.. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Whiteschist and Trondhjemite

The history of Whiteschist and Trondhjemite 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.

Whiteschist and Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Trondhjemite

Along with Whiteschist and Trondhjemite definition, know more about the etymology of Whiteschist and Trondhjemite. Etymology of Whiteschist and Trondhjemite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Whiteschist and Formation of Trondhjemite. The etymology of Whiteschist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Trondhjemite is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Trondhjemite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Whiteschist and Trondhjemite are listed below.

For Whiteschist,

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

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