Trondhjemite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Trondhjemite and Enderbite

The general Trondhjemite and Enderbite 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, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trondhjemite and Enderbite

The history of Trondhjemite and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Enderbite

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

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