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Troctolite and Monzogranite Definition


Monzogranite and Troctolite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Troklotit, from Greek trōktēs, a marine fish (taken to be trout)   
From its mineral content   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Troctolite and Monzogranite

The general Troctolite and Monzogranite 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, Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. Along with definition of Troctolite and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Troctolite and Monzogranite

The history of Troctolite and Monzogranite 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 Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Monzogranite

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

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