Trondhjemite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Trondhjemite and Blue Granite

The general Trondhjemite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trondhjemite and Blue Granite

The history of Trondhjemite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Blue Granite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock