Troctolite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Dunite

The general Troctolite and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Troctolite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Dunite

The history of Troctolite and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Dunite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Dunite,

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