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Trondhjemite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition


Basaltic Trachyandesite and Trondhjemite Definition


Definition

Definition
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.   
Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface   

History
  
  

Origin
Tonale, Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Trondhjemite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Trondhjemite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trondhjemite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Trondhjemite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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