Anthracite and Trondhjemite Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Trondhjemite

The general Anthracite and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. 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 Anthracite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Trondhjemite

The history of Anthracite 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.

Anthracite and Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Trondhjemite

Along with Anthracite and Trondhjemite definition, know more about the etymology of Anthracite and Trondhjemite. Etymology of Anthracite and Trondhjemite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Anthracite and Formation of Trondhjemite. The etymology of Anthracite is From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal while that of Trondhjemite is From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Trondhjemite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Anthracite and Trondhjemite are listed below.

For Anthracite,

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