Troctolite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Hornblendite

The general Troctolite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Troctolite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Hornblendite

The history of Troctolite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Hornblendite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Hornblendite,

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