Troctolite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Troctolite and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Troctolite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Troctolite and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Nepheline Syenite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Nepheline Syenite,

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