Jaspillite and Trondhjemite Definition

Definition of Jaspillite and Trondhjemite

The general Jaspillite and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. 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 Jaspillite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jaspillite and Trondhjemite

The history of Jaspillite 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.

Jaspillite and Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Trondhjemite

Along with Jaspillite and Trondhjemite definition, know more about the etymology of Jaspillite and Trondhjemite. Etymology of Jaspillite and Trondhjemite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jaspillite and Formation of Trondhjemite. The etymology of Jaspillite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper while that of Trondhjemite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Trondhjemite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jaspillite and Trondhjemite are listed below.

For Jaspillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse 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