Troctolite and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Diatomite

The general Troctolite and Diatomite 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, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Troctolite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Diatomite

The history of Troctolite and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Diatomite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Diatomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock