Metapelite and Trondhjemite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Trondhjemite

The general Metapelite and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. 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 Metapelite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Trondhjemite

The history of Metapelite 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.

Metapelite and Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Trondhjemite

Along with Metapelite and Trondhjemite definition, know more about the etymology of Metapelite and Trondhjemite. Etymology of Metapelite and Trondhjemite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Metapelite and Formation of Trondhjemite. The etymology of Metapelite is From Pelos or clay in Greek while that of Trondhjemite is From Pelos or clay in Greek. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Trondhjemite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Metapelite and Trondhjemite are listed below.

For Metapelite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine 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