Granodiorite and Troctolite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Troctolite

The general Granodiorite and Troctolite definition can be stated as: Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. 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 Granodiorite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Troctolite

The history of Granodiorite 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.

Granodiorite and Troctolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Troctolite

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

For Granodiorite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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