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Trondhjemite and Granophyre Definition

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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.
Tonale, Italy
Unknown
From Trondheim, Norway
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Plutonic
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
 
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass
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Unknown
From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Volcanic
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Trondhjemite and Granophyre

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History of Trondhjemite and Granophyre

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Trondhjemite and Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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Etymology of Trondhjemite and Granophyre

Along with Trondhjemite and Granophyre definition, know more about the etymology of Trondhjemite and Granophyre. Etymology of Trondhjemite and Granophyre gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trondhjemite and Formation of Granophyre. The etymology of Trondhjemite is while that of Granophyre is . The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trondhjemite and Granophyre belong to . The sub-class, group and other categories of Trondhjemite and Granophyre are listed below.

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