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Trondhjemite and Diabase Definition

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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.
Tonale, Italy
Unknown
From Trondheim, Norway
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Plutonic
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
 
Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar
Germany
Christian Leopold von Buch
From Greek di + base
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Volcanic
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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Trondhjemite and Diabase Origin and Discoverer

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Etymology of Trondhjemite and Diabase

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