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Trondhjemite and Jaspillite Definition


Jaspillite 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.   
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Tonale, Italy   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Trondhjemite and Jaspillite

The general Trondhjemite and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trondhjemite and Jaspillite

The history of Trondhjemite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Jaspillite

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

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