Lherzolite and Trondhjemite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Trondhjemite

The general Lherzolite and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. 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 Lherzolite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Trondhjemite

The history of Lherzolite 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.

Lherzolite and Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Trondhjemite

Along with Lherzolite and Trondhjemite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Trondhjemite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Trondhjemite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Trondhjemite. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Trondhjemite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite and Trondhjemite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Trondhjemite are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

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