Trondhjemite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Trondhjemite and Granodiorite

The general Trondhjemite and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trondhjemite and Granodiorite

The history of Trondhjemite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Granodiorite

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

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