Troctolite and Pumice Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Pumice

The general Troctolite and Pumice 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, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Troctolite and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Pumice. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Pumice

The history of Troctolite and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Pumice

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Pumice,

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