Troctolite and Benmoreite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Benmoreite

The general Troctolite and Benmoreite 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, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Troctolite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Benmoreite

The history of Troctolite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Benmoreite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Benmoreite,

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