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Mangerite and Trondhjemite Definition


Trondhjemite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
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.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Tonale, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mangerite and Trondhjemite

The general Mangerite and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Trondhjemite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Trondhjemite

Along with Mangerite and Trondhjemite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Trondhjemite. Etymology of Mangerite and Trondhjemite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Trondhjemite. The etymology of Mangerite 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. Mangerite and Trondhjemite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Trondhjemite are listed below.

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