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Trondhjemite and Borolanite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 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.
Borolanite is a variety of Nepheline Syenite and belongs to igneous rocks and contains nepheline-alkali feldspar pseudomorphs which occur as conspicuous white spots in the dark rock matrix
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Tonale, Italy
Scotland
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Not Available
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Trondhjemite and Borolanite

The general Trondhjemite and Borolanite 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, Borolanite is a variety of Nepheline Syenite and belongs to igneous rocks and contains nepheline-alkali feldspar pseudomorphs which occur as conspicuous white spots in the dark rock matrix. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trondhjemite and Borolanite

The history of Trondhjemite and Borolanite 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 Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Borolanite

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

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