Troctolite and Peridotite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Peridotite

The general Troctolite and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Troctolite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Peridotite

The history of Troctolite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Peridotite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Peridotite,

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