Troctolite and Comendite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Comendite

The general Troctolite and Comendite 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, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Troctolite and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Comendite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Comendite

The history of Troctolite and Comendite 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 Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Comendite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Comendite,

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