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Trondhjemite and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone 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.   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
Tonale, Italy   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft 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 Soapstone

The general Trondhjemite and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trondhjemite and Soapstone

The history of Trondhjemite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Soapstone

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

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