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.
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 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.
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.
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