Troctolite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Dolomite

The general Troctolite and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Troctolite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Dolomite

The history of Troctolite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Dolomite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Dolomite,

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