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Trondhjemite and Monzonite Definition

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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.
Tonale, Italy
Unknown
From Trondheim, Norway
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Plutonic
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
 
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase
Trento Province, Italy
Unknown
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Plutonic
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Trondhjemite and Monzonite

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History of Trondhjemite and Monzonite

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Trondhjemite and Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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Etymology of Trondhjemite and Monzonite

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