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Trondhjemite and Minette Definition


Minette 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.   
Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Tonale, Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From French mine ore, mine + ette   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Trondhjemite and Minette

The general Trondhjemite and Minette 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, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Minette. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trondhjemite and Minette

The history of Trondhjemite and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Minette

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

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