Troctolite and Latite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Latite

The general Troctolite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Troctolite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Latite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Latite

The history of Troctolite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Latite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Latite,

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