Troctolite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Epidosite

The general Troctolite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Troctolite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Epidosite

The history of Troctolite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Epidosite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Epidosite,

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