Troctolite and Gabbro Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Gabbro

The general Troctolite and Gabbro 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, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Along with definition of Troctolite and Gabbro, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Gabbro. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Gabbro origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Gabbro

The history of Troctolite and Gabbro 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 Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Gabbro

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Gabbro,

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