Troctolite and Picrite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Picrite

The general Troctolite and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Troctolite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Picrite

The history of Troctolite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Picrite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock