Monzonite and Troctolite Definition

Definition of Monzonite and Troctolite

The general Monzonite and Troctolite definition can be stated as: Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. 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 Monzonite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzonite and Troctolite

The history of Monzonite 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.

Monzonite and Troctolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Troctolite

Along with Monzonite and Troctolite definition, know more about the etymology of Monzonite and Troctolite. Etymology of Monzonite and Troctolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Monzonite and Formation of Troctolite. The etymology of Monzonite is From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1 while that of Troctolite is From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Monzonite and Troctolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Monzonite and Troctolite are listed below.

For Monzonite,

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