Monzogranite and Troctolite Definition

Definition of Monzogranite and Troctolite

The general Monzogranite and Troctolite definition can be stated as: Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. 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 Monzogranite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzogranite and Troctolite

The history of Monzogranite 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.

Monzogranite and Troctolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Troctolite

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

For Monzogranite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard 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