Troctolite and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Quartzite

The general Troctolite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Troctolite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Quartzite

The history of Troctolite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Quartzite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Quartzite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock