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Appinite and Trondhjemite Definition


Trondhjemite and Appinite Definition


Definition

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.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Tonale, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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