Trondhjemite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Trondhjemite and Basanite 

The general Trondhjemite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trondhjemite and Basanite 

The history of Trondhjemite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Basanite 

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock