Troctolite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Pegmatite

The general Troctolite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Troctolite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Pegmatite

The history of Troctolite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Pegmatite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Pegmatite,

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