Hornblendite and Trondhjemite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Trondhjemite

The general Hornblendite and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. 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 Hornblendite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Trondhjemite

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Trondhjemite

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

For Hornblendite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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