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Trondhjemite and Travertine Definition


Travertine 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.   
Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters   

History
  
  

Origin
Tonale, Italy   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Trondhjemite and Travertine

The general Trondhjemite and Travertine 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, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Travertine, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Travertine. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Travertine origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trondhjemite and Travertine

The history of Trondhjemite and Travertine 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 Travertine Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Travertine

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

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