Aplite and Trondhjemite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Trondhjemite

The general Aplite and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. 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 Aplite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Trondhjemite

The history of Aplite 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.

Aplite and Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Trondhjemite

Along with Aplite and Trondhjemite definition, know more about the etymology of Aplite and Trondhjemite. Etymology of Aplite and Trondhjemite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Aplite and Formation of Trondhjemite. The etymology of Aplite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite while that of Trondhjemite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Aplite and Trondhjemite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Aplite and Trondhjemite are listed below.

For Aplite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine 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