Shale and Trondhjemite Definition

Definition of Shale and Trondhjemite

The general Shale and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. 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 Shale and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Shale and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Trondhjemite

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Trondhjemite

Along with Shale and Trondhjemite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Trondhjemite. Etymology of Shale and Trondhjemite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Trondhjemite. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Trondhjemite is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Trondhjemite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Trondhjemite are listed below.

For Shale,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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