Troctolite and Scoria Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Scoria

The general Troctolite and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Troctolite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Scoria

The history of Troctolite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Scoria

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Scoria,

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