Troctolite and Harzburgite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Harzburgite

The general Troctolite and Harzburgite 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, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Troctolite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Harzburgite

The history of Troctolite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Harzburgite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Harzburgite,

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