Marble and Troctolite Definition

Definition of Marble and Troctolite

The general Marble and Troctolite definition can be stated as: Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. 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 Marble and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Marble and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Troctolite

The history of Marble 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.

Marble and Troctolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Troctolite

Along with Marble and Troctolite definition, know more about the etymology of Marble and Troctolite. Etymology of Marble and Troctolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marble and Formation of Troctolite. The etymology of Marble is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like while that of Troctolite is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Troctolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marble and Troctolite are listed below.

For Marble,

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