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Trondhjemite and Scoria 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
 
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities
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Unknown
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Volcanic
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Trondhjemite and Scoria

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Trondhjemite and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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Etymology of Trondhjemite and Scoria

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