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Diamictite and Trondhjemite Definition


Trondhjemite and Diamictite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone   
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
Southern Mongolia   
Tonale, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
Not Available   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Diamictite and Trondhjemite

The general Diamictite and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. 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 Diamictite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diamictite and Trondhjemite

The history of Diamictite 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.

Diamictite and Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Trondhjemite

Along with Diamictite and Trondhjemite definition, know more about the etymology of Diamictite and Trondhjemite. Etymology of Diamictite and Trondhjemite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diamictite and Formation of Trondhjemite. The etymology of Diamictite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed while that of Trondhjemite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Trondhjemite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diamictite and Trondhjemite are listed below.

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