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Troctolite and Hawaiite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
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
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Hawaii Islands
1.2.2 Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch
Joseph Iddings
1.3 Etymology
From German Troklotit, from Greek trōktēs, a marine fish (taken to be trout)
From Hawaii Islands
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Opaque Rock

Definition of Troctolite and Hawaiite

The general Troctolite and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Troctolite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Hawaiite

The history of Troctolite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Hawaiite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Hawaiite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Opaque rock