Trondhjemite and Serpentinite Definition

Definition of Trondhjemite and Serpentinite

The general Trondhjemite and Serpentinite 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, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trondhjemite and Serpentinite

The history of Trondhjemite and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Serpentinite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock