Trondhjemite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Trondhjemite and Pyroxenite

The general Trondhjemite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trondhjemite and Pyroxenite

The history of Trondhjemite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Pyroxenite

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

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