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Trondhjemite and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite 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.   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Origin
Tonale, Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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 Jadeitite

The general Trondhjemite and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trondhjemite and Jadeitite

The history of Trondhjemite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Jadeitite

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

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