The general Troctolite and Luxullianite 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, Luxullianite is a rare type of granite, known for presence of clusters of radially arranged acicular tourmaline crystals which are enclosed by phenocrysts of orthoclase and quartz in a matrix of quartz, tourmaline, alkali feldspar, brown mica.. Along with definition of Troctolite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Troctolite and Luxullianite 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 Luxullianite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Troctolite and Luxullianite. In this section, you will know about Troctolite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Troctolite is Unknown whereas Origin of Luxullianite is England. It is interesting to know the name of Troctolite and Luxullianite discoverer. The Discoverer of Troctolite is Christian Leopold von Buch and the discoverer of Luxullianite is Unknown.
Along with Troctolite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Troctolite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Troctolite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Troctolite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Troctolite is From German Troklotit, from Greek trōktēs, a marine fish (taken to be trout) while that of Luxullianite 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 Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Troctolite and Luxullianite are listed below.
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