Troctolite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Basanite 

The general Troctolite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Troctolite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Troctolite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Basanite 

The history of Troctolite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Basanite 

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Basanite ,

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