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Vogesite and Trondhjemite Definition


Trondhjemite and Vogesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar   
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.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Tonale, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   
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Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Vogesite and Trondhjemite

The general Vogesite and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. On the other hand, 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.. Along with definition of Vogesite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Vogesite and Trondhjemite

The history of Vogesite and Trondhjemite 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.

Vogesite and Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Trondhjemite

Along with Vogesite and Trondhjemite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Trondhjemite. Etymology of Vogesite and Trondhjemite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Trondhjemite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Trondhjemite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite and Trondhjemite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Trondhjemite are listed below.

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