Troctolite and Marble Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Marble

The general Troctolite and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Troctolite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Marble. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Marble

The history of Troctolite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Marble

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Marble,

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