Trondhjemite and Pantellerite Definition

Definition of Trondhjemite and Pantellerite

The general Trondhjemite and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trondhjemite and Pantellerite

The history of Trondhjemite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Pantellerite

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

For Trondhjemite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Pantellerite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock