Troctolite and Basalt Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Basalt

The general Troctolite and Basalt 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, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Troctolite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Basalt

The history of Troctolite and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Basalt

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Basalt,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock