Trondhjemite and Tuff Definition

Definition of Trondhjemite and Tuff

The general Trondhjemite and Tuff 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, Tuff is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Tuff, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Tuff. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Tuff origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trondhjemite and Tuff

The history of Trondhjemite and Tuff 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 Tuff Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Tuff

Along with Trondhjemite and Tuff definition, know more about the etymology of Trondhjemite and Tuff. Etymology of Trondhjemite and Tuff gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trondhjemite and Formation of Tuff. The etymology of Trondhjemite is From Trondheim, Norway while that of Tuff 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 Tuff belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trondhjemite and Tuff 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 Tuff,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock