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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
Not Available   
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   
Not Applicable   

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 not available while that of Marble 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 Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trondhjemite and Marble are listed below.

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