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Trondhjemite and Suevite Definition


Suevite 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.   
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Tonale, Italy   
Canada, Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
No etymologies found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Trondhjemite and Suevite

The general Trondhjemite and Suevite 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, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Suevite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trondhjemite and Suevite

The history of Trondhjemite and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Suevite

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

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