Aplite and Troctolite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Troctolite

The general Aplite and Troctolite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. 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 Aplite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Troctolite

The history of Aplite 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.

Aplite and Troctolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Troctolite

Along with Aplite and Troctolite definition, know more about the etymology of Aplite and Troctolite. Etymology of Aplite and Troctolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Aplite and Formation of Troctolite. The etymology of Aplite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite while that of Troctolite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Aplite and Troctolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Aplite and Troctolite are listed below.

For Aplite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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