Troctolite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Diamictite

The general Troctolite and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Troctolite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Diamictite

The history of Troctolite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Diamictite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Diamictite,

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