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Trondhjemite and Picrite 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
 
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine
Hawaii Islands
Unknown
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Volcanic
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Trondhjemite and Picrite

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Trondhjemite and Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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Etymology of Trondhjemite and Picrite

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