Troctolite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Laterite

The general Troctolite and Laterite 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, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Troctolite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Laterite

The history of Troctolite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Laterite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Laterite,

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