Troctolite and Argillite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Argillite

The general Troctolite and Argillite 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, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Troctolite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Argillite

The history of Troctolite and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Argillite

Along with Troctolite and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Troctolite and Argillite. Etymology of Troctolite and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Troctolite and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Troctolite is From German Troklotit, from Greek trōktēs, a marine fish (taken to be trout) while that of Argillite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Troctolite and Argillite are listed below.

For Troctolite,

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

For Argillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock