Trondhjemite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Trondhjemite and Dolomite

The general Trondhjemite and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trondhjemite and Dolomite

The history of Trondhjemite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Dolomite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock