Troctolite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Granodiorite

The general Troctolite and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Troctolite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Granodiorite

The history of Troctolite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Granodiorite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Granodiorite,

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