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Troctolite and Ignimbrite Definition


Ignimbrite and Troctolite Definition


Definition

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   
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch   
Patrick Marshall   

Etymology
From German Troklotit, from Greek trōktēs, a marine fish (taken to be trout)   
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Troctolite and Ignimbrite

The general Troctolite and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Troctolite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Troctolite and Ignimbrite

The history of Troctolite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Ignimbrite

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

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