Trondhjemite and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Trondhjemite and Charnockite

The general Trondhjemite and Charnockite 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, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trondhjemite and Charnockite

The history of Trondhjemite and Charnockite 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 Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Charnockite

Along with Trondhjemite and Charnockite definition, know more about the etymology of Trondhjemite and Charnockite. Etymology of Trondhjemite and Charnockite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trondhjemite and Formation of Charnockite. The etymology of Trondhjemite is From Trondheim, Norway while that of Charnockite is From Trondheim, Norway. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trondhjemite and Charnockite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trondhjemite and Charnockite 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 Charnockite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock