Troctolite and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Jadeitite

The general Troctolite and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Troctolite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Jadeitite

The history of Troctolite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Jadeitite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Jadeitite,

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