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Troctolite and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite 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   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Troklotit, from Greek trōktēs, a marine fish (taken to be trout)   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Troctolite and Larvikite

The general Troctolite and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Troctolite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Troctolite and Larvikite

The history of Troctolite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Larvikite

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

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