Harzburgite and Troctolite Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Troctolite

The general Harzburgite and Troctolite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. 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 Harzburgite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Troctolite

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Troctolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Troctolite

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

For Harzburgite,

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

For Troctolite,

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