Troctolite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Eclogite

The general Troctolite and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Troctolite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Eclogite

The history of Troctolite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Eclogite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Eclogite,

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