Foidolite and Troctolite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Troctolite

The general Foidolite and Troctolite definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. On the other hand, Troctolite is a mafic intrusive rock type. It consists essentially of major but variable amounts of olivine and calcic plagioclase along with minor pyroxene. It is an olivine-rich anorthosite, or a pyroxene-depleted relative of gabbro. Along with definition of Foidolite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Troctolite

The history of Foidolite and Troctolite 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.

Foidolite and Troctolite Origin and Discoverer

Foidolite and Troctolite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Foidolite and Troctolite. In this section, you will know about Foidolite and Troctolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Foidolite and Troctolite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Foidolite and Troctolite discoverer. The Discoverer of Foidolite is Unknown and the discoverer of Troctolite is Christian Leopold von Buch.

Etymology of Foidolite and Troctolite

Along with Foidolite and Troctolite definition, know more about the etymology of Foidolite and Troctolite. Etymology of Foidolite and Troctolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Foidolite and Formation of Troctolite. The etymology of Foidolite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock while that of Troctolite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Foidolite and Troctolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Foidolite and Troctolite are listed below.

For Foidolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Troctolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock