Epidosite and Trondhjemite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Trondhjemite

The general Epidosite and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. 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 Epidosite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Trondhjemite

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Trondhjemite

Along with Epidosite and Trondhjemite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Trondhjemite. Etymology of Epidosite and Trondhjemite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Trondhjemite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Trondhjemite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite and Trondhjemite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Trondhjemite are listed below.

For Epidosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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