Troctolite and Aplite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Aplite

The general Troctolite and Aplite definition can be stated as: 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. On the other hand, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Troctolite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Aplite

The history of Troctolite and Aplite 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.

Troctolite and Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Aplite

Along with Troctolite and Aplite definition, know more about the etymology of Troctolite and Aplite. Etymology of Troctolite and Aplite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Troctolite and Formation of Aplite. The etymology of Troctolite is From German Troklotit, from Greek trōktēs, a marine fish (taken to be trout) while that of Aplite is From German Troklotit, from Greek trōktēs, a marine fish (taken to be trout). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Troctolite and Aplite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Troctolite and Aplite are listed below.

For Troctolite,

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

For Aplite,

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