Troctolite and Granulite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Granulite

The general Troctolite and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Troctolite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Granulite

The history of Troctolite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Granulite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Granulite,

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