Troctolite and Felsite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Felsite

The general Troctolite and Felsite 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, Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. Along with definition of Troctolite and Felsite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Felsite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Felsite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Felsite

The history of Troctolite and Felsite 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 Felsite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Felsite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Felsite,

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