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Trondhjemite and Scoria Definition


Scoria and Trondhjemite Definition


Definition

Definition
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.   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Origin
Tonale, Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Trondhjemite and Scoria

The general Trondhjemite and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trondhjemite and Scoria

The history of Trondhjemite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Scoria

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

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