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Trondhjemite and Siltstone Definition


Siltstone 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.   
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   

History
  
  

Origin
Tonale, Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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 Siltstone

The general Trondhjemite and Siltstone 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, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trondhjemite and Siltstone

The history of Trondhjemite and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Siltstone

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

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