Troctolite and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Monzonite

The general Troctolite and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Troctolite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Monzonite

The history of Troctolite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Monzonite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Monzonite,

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