The general Trondhjemite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Trondhjemite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Trondhjemite and Vogesite. In this section, you will know about Trondhjemite and Vogesite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Trondhjemite is Tonale, Italy whereas Origin of Vogesite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Trondhjemite and Vogesite discoverer. The discoverer of Trondhjemite and Vogesite are Unknown.
Along with Trondhjemite and Vogesite definition, know more about the etymology of Trondhjemite and Vogesite. Etymology of Trondhjemite and Vogesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trondhjemite and Formation of Vogesite. The etymology of Trondhjemite is not available while that of Vogesite 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 Vogesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trondhjemite and Vogesite are listed below.
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