Troctolite and Itacolumite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Itacolumite

The general Troctolite and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Troctolite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Itacolumite

The history of Troctolite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Itacolumite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Itacolumite,

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