Troctolite and Diorite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Diorite

The general Troctolite and Diorite 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, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Troctolite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Diorite

The history of Troctolite and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Diorite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Diorite,

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