Troctolite and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Charnockite

The general Troctolite and Charnockite 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, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Troctolite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Charnockite

The history of Troctolite and Charnockite 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 Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Charnockite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Charnockite,

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