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Trondhjemite and Trachyandesite Definition


Trachyandesite 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.   
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Tonale, Italy   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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 Trachyandesite

The general Trondhjemite and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trondhjemite and Trachyandesite

The history of Trondhjemite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Trachyandesite

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

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