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Trondhjemite and Mangerite Definition


Mangerite 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.   
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   

History
  
  

Origin
Tonale, Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

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Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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 Mangerite

The general Trondhjemite and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trondhjemite and Mangerite

The history of Trondhjemite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Mangerite

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

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