Trondhjemite and Anthracite Definition

Definition of Trondhjemite and Anthracite

The general Trondhjemite and Anthracite definition can be stated as: 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.. On the other hand, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trondhjemite and Anthracite

The history of Trondhjemite and Anthracite 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.

Trondhjemite and Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Anthracite

Along with Trondhjemite and Anthracite definition, know more about the etymology of Trondhjemite and Anthracite. Etymology of Trondhjemite and Anthracite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trondhjemite and Formation of Anthracite. The etymology of Trondhjemite is not available while that of Anthracite 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. Trondhjemite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trondhjemite and Anthracite are listed below.

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

For Anthracite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock