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Trondhjemite and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid 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.   
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Tonale, Italy   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Trondhjemite and Jasperoid

The general Trondhjemite and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trondhjemite and Jasperoid

The history of Trondhjemite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Jasperoid

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

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