The general Theralite and Troctolite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Theralite 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.
Theralite and Troctolite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Theralite and Troctolite. In this section, you will know about Theralite and Troctolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Theralite and Troctolite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Theralite and Troctolite discoverer. The Discoverer of Theralite is Unknown and the discoverer of Troctolite is Christian Leopold von Buch.
Along with Theralite and Troctolite definition, know more about the etymology of Theralite and Troctolite. Etymology of Theralite and Troctolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Theralite and Formation of Troctolite. The etymology of Theralite is From Greek to pursue while that of Troctolite is From Greek to pursue. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Theralite and Troctolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Theralite and Troctolite are listed below.
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