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Trondhjemite and Comendite Definition


Comendite 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.  
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite  

History
  
  

Origin
Tonale, Italy  
Italy  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From Trondheim, Norway  
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic  
Volcanic  

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

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Definition of Trondhjemite and Comendite

The general Trondhjemite and Comendite 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, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Comendite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trondhjemite and Comendite

The history of Trondhjemite and Comendite 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 Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Comendite

Along with Trondhjemite and Comendite definition, know more about the etymology of Trondhjemite and Comendite. Etymology of Trondhjemite and Comendite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trondhjemite and Formation of Comendite. The etymology of Trondhjemite is From Trondheim, Norway while that of Comendite 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 Comendite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trondhjemite and Comendite are listed below.

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