Troctolite and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Pyrolite

The general Troctolite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Troctolite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Pyrolite

The history of Troctolite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Pyrolite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Pyrolite,

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