The general Schist and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. 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 Schist and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Schist and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Schist 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.
Schist and Trondhjemite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Schist and Trondhjemite. In this section, you will know about Schist and Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Schist is Unknown whereas Origin of Trondhjemite is Tonale, Italy. It is interesting to know the name of Schist and Trondhjemite discoverer. The discoverer of Schist and Trondhjemite are Unknown.
Along with Schist and Trondhjemite definition, know more about the etymology of Schist and Trondhjemite. Etymology of Schist and Trondhjemite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Schist and Formation of Trondhjemite. The etymology of Schist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Trondhjemite is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Trondhjemite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Schist and Trondhjemite are listed below.
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