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Sovite and Trondhjemite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock
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.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Tonale, Italy
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Sovite and Trondhjemite

The general Sovite and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. 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 Sovite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Trondhjemite

The history of Sovite 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.

Sovite and Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Trondhjemite

Along with Sovite and Trondhjemite definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Trondhjemite. Etymology of Sovite and Trondhjemite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Trondhjemite. The etymology of Sovite is not available while that of Trondhjemite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sovite and Trondhjemite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Trondhjemite are listed below.

For Sovite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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