Jadeitite and Troctolite Definition

Definition of Jadeitite and Troctolite

The general Jadeitite and Troctolite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. 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 Jadeitite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jadeitite and Troctolite

The history of Jadeitite 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.

Jadeitite and Troctolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Troctolite

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

For Jadeitite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Troctolite,

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