Trondhjemite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Trondhjemite and Eclogite

The general Trondhjemite and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trondhjemite and Eclogite

The history of Trondhjemite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Eclogite

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

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