Quartzite and Troctolite Definition

Definition of Quartzite and Troctolite

The general Quartzite and Troctolite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Quartzite and Troctolite

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Troctolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Troctolite

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

For Quartzite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group:
• 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