Troctolite and Evaporite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Evaporite

The general Troctolite and Evaporite 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, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Troctolite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Evaporite

The history of Troctolite and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Evaporite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Evaporite,

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