Phyllite and Troctolite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Troctolite

The general Phyllite and Troctolite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. 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 Phyllite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Troctolite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Troctolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Troctolite

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

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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