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Trondhjemite and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite 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.   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Tonale, Italy   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Trondhjemite and Turbidite

The general Trondhjemite and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trondhjemite and Turbidite

The history of Trondhjemite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

Trondhjemite and Turbidite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Trondhjemite and Turbidite. In this section, you will know about Trondhjemite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Trondhjemite is Tonale, Italy whereas Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins. It is interesting to know the name of Trondhjemite and Turbidite discoverer. The Discoverer of Trondhjemite is Unknown and the discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma.

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Turbidite

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

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