Troctolite and Rhyodacite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Rhyodacite

The general Troctolite and Rhyodacite 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, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Troctolite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Rhyodacite

The history of Troctolite and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Rhyodacite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Rhyodacite,

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