Troctolite and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Phonolite

The general Troctolite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Troctolite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Phonolite

The history of Troctolite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Phonolite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Phonolite,

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