Troctolite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Pyroxenite

The general Troctolite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Troctolite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Pyroxenite

The history of Troctolite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Pyroxenite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Pyroxenite,

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