Oolite and Trondhjemite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Trondhjemite

The general Oolite and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. 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 Oolite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Trondhjemite

The history of Oolite 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.

Oolite and Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Trondhjemite

Along with Oolite and Trondhjemite definition, know more about the etymology of Oolite and Trondhjemite. Etymology of Oolite and Trondhjemite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Oolite and Formation of Trondhjemite. The etymology of Oolite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime while that of Trondhjemite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Trondhjemite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Oolite and Trondhjemite are listed below.

For Oolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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