The general Trondhjemite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Trondhjemite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Trondhjemite and Epidosite. In this section, you will know about Trondhjemite and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Trondhjemite is Tonale, Italy whereas Origin of Epidosite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Trondhjemite and Epidosite discoverer. The discoverer of Trondhjemite and Epidosite are Unknown.
Along with Trondhjemite and Epidosite definition, know more about the etymology of Trondhjemite and Epidosite. Etymology of Trondhjemite and Epidosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trondhjemite and Formation of Epidosite. The etymology of Trondhjemite is not available while that of Epidosite 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 Epidosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trondhjemite and Epidosite are listed below.
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