Troctolite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Mylonite

The general Troctolite and Mylonite 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, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Troctolite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Mylonite

The history of Troctolite and Mylonite 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 Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Mylonite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Mylonite,

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