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Trondhjemite and Metapelite Definition


Metapelite 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.   
Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Tonale, Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Pelos or clay in Greek   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Trondhjemite and Metapelite

The general Trondhjemite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trondhjemite and Metapelite

The history of Trondhjemite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Metapelite

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

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