Dolomite and Trondhjemite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Trondhjemite

The general Dolomite and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. 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 Dolomite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Trondhjemite

The history of Dolomite 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.

Dolomite and Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Trondhjemite

Along with Dolomite and Trondhjemite definition, know more about the etymology of Dolomite and Trondhjemite. Etymology of Dolomite and Trondhjemite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dolomite and Formation of Trondhjemite. The etymology of Dolomite is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock while that of Trondhjemite is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Trondhjemite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dolomite and Trondhjemite are listed below.

For Dolomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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