Trondhjemite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Trondhjemite and Sovite

The general Trondhjemite and Sovite 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, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trondhjemite and Sovite

The history of Trondhjemite and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Sovite

Along with Trondhjemite and Sovite definition, know more about the etymology of Trondhjemite and Sovite. Etymology of Trondhjemite and Sovite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trondhjemite and Formation of Sovite. The etymology of Trondhjemite is From Trondheim, Norway while that of Sovite is From Trondheim, Norway. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trondhjemite and Sovite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trondhjemite and Sovite 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 Sovite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock