Troctolite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Phyllite

The general Troctolite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Troctolite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Phyllite

The history of Troctolite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Phyllite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Phyllite,

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