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Appinite and Trondhjemite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished
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.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Tonale, Italy
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple
Not Available
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Appinite and Trondhjemite

The general Appinite and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. 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 Appinite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Appinite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Appinite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Appinite and Trondhjemite

The history of Appinite 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.

Appinite and Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Appinite and Trondhjemite

Along with Appinite and Trondhjemite definition, know more about the etymology of Appinite and Trondhjemite. Etymology of Appinite and Trondhjemite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Appinite and Formation of Trondhjemite. The etymology of Appinite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Trondhjemite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Appinite and Trondhjemite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Appinite and Trondhjemite are listed below.

For Appinite,

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