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Trondhjemite and Ignimbrite Definition


Ignimbrite 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.   
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   

History
  
  

Origin
Tonale, Italy   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Patrick Marshall   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Trondhjemite and Ignimbrite

The general Trondhjemite and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trondhjemite and Ignimbrite

The history of Trondhjemite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Ignimbrite

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

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