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Trondhjemite and Tuff Definition


Tuff 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.   
Tuff is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption   

History
  
  

Origin
Tonale, Italy   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From a Latin word tophous then in Italian tufo and finally tuff   

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 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.

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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 not available while that of Tuff 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 Tuff belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trondhjemite and Tuff are listed below.

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