Trondhjemite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Trondhjemite and Laterite

The general Trondhjemite and Laterite 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, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trondhjemite and Laterite

The history of Trondhjemite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Laterite

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

For Trondhjemite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Laterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock