Troctolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

History of Troctolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Troctolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

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