Troctolite and Schist Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Schist

The general Troctolite and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Troctolite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Schist. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Schist

The history of Troctolite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Schist

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Schist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock