Rhomb Porphyry and Trondhjemite Definition

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Trondhjemite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. 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 Rhomb Porphyry and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Trondhjemite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry 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.

Rhomb Porphyry and Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Trondhjemite

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

For Rhomb Porphyry,

• 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