Dolomite and Troctolite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Troctolite

The general Dolomite and Troctolite definition can be stated as: Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. 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 Dolomite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Troctolite

The history of Dolomite 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.

Dolomite and Troctolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Troctolite

Along with Dolomite and Troctolite definition, know more about the etymology of Dolomite and Troctolite. Etymology of Dolomite and Troctolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dolomite and Formation of Troctolite. The etymology of Dolomite is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock while that of Troctolite is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Troctolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dolomite and Troctolite are listed below.

For Dolomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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