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Peridotite and Trondhjemite Definition


Trondhjemite and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   
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
Pike County, U.S   
Tonale, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Peridotite and Trondhjemite

The general Peridotite and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. 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 Peridotite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Trondhjemite

The history of Peridotite 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.

Peridotite and Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Trondhjemite

Along with Peridotite and Trondhjemite definition, know more about the etymology of Peridotite and Trondhjemite. Etymology of Peridotite and Trondhjemite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Peridotite and Formation of Trondhjemite. The etymology of Peridotite is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite while that of Trondhjemite is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Peridotite and Trondhjemite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Peridotite and Trondhjemite are listed below.

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