Troctolite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Metapelite

The general Troctolite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Troctolite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Metapelite

The history of Troctolite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Metapelite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Metapelite,

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