Latite and Troctolite Definition

Definition of Latite and Troctolite

The general Latite and Troctolite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. 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 Latite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Latite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Troctolite

The history of Latite 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.

Latite and Troctolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Troctolite

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

For Latite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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