The general Quartzite and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Quartzite 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.
Quartzite and Trondhjemite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Quartzite and Trondhjemite. In this section, you will know about Quartzite and Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Quartzite is Unknown whereas Origin of Trondhjemite is Tonale, Italy. It is interesting to know the name of Quartzite and Trondhjemite discoverer. The discoverer of Quartzite and Trondhjemite are Unknown.
Along with Quartzite and Trondhjemite definition, know more about the etymology of Quartzite and Trondhjemite. Etymology of Quartzite and Trondhjemite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Quartzite and Formation of Trondhjemite. The etymology of Quartzite is From quartz + -ite while that of Trondhjemite is From quartz + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Quartzite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Trondhjemite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Quartzite and Trondhjemite are listed below.
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