Troctolite and Coal Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Coal

The general Troctolite and Coal 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, Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. Along with definition of Troctolite and Coal, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Coal. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Coal origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Coal

The history of Troctolite and Coal 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 Coal Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Coal

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Coal,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock