Troctolite and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Mugearite

The general Troctolite and Mugearite 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, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Troctolite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Mugearite

The history of Troctolite and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Mugearite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Mugearite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock