Troctolite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Lherzolite

The general Troctolite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Troctolite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Lherzolite

The history of Troctolite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Lherzolite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Lherzolite,

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