Basanite  and Trondhjemite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Trondhjemite

The general Basanite  and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. 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 Basanite  and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Trondhjemite

The history of Basanite  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.

Basanite  and Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Trondhjemite

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

For Basanite ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group:
• 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