Troctolite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Gossan

The general Troctolite and Gossan 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, Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.. Along with definition of Troctolite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Gossan

The history of Troctolite and Gossan 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 Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Gossan

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Gossan,

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