Troctolite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Troctolite and Rhomb Porphyry 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, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Troctolite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Troctolite and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Rhomb Porphyry,

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