Trondhjemite and Diorite Definition

Definition of Trondhjemite and Diorite

The general Trondhjemite and Diorite 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, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trondhjemite and Diorite

The history of Trondhjemite and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Diorite

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

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