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Trondhjemite and Hawaiite Definition


Hawaiite and Trondhjemite Definition


Definition

Definition
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.   
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite   

History
  
  

Origin
Tonale, Italy   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Joseph Iddings   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Hawaii Islands   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

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Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Trondhjemite and Hawaiite

The general Trondhjemite and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trondhjemite and Hawaiite

The history of Trondhjemite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Hawaiite

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

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