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Trondhjemite and Marl Definition


Marl 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.   
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   

History
  
  

Origin
Tonale, Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Trondhjemite and Marl

The general Trondhjemite and Marl 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, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Marl. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trondhjemite and Marl

The history of Trondhjemite and Marl 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 Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Marl

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

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