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Trondhjemite and Marble Definition


Marble 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.  
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time  

History
  
  

Origin
Tonale, Italy  
Egypt  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From Trondheim, Norway  
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Metamorphic Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

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

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Definition of Trondhjemite and Marble

The general Trondhjemite and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Marble. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trondhjemite and Marble

The history of Trondhjemite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Marble

Along with Trondhjemite and Marble definition, know more about the etymology of Trondhjemite and Marble. Etymology of Trondhjemite and Marble gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trondhjemite and Formation of Marble. The etymology of Trondhjemite is From Trondheim, Norway while that of Marble is From Trondheim, Norway. 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 Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trondhjemite and Marble are listed below.

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