Troctolite and Shonkinite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Shonkinite

The general Troctolite and Shonkinite 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, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Troctolite and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Shonkinite

The history of Troctolite and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Shonkinite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Shonkinite,

• 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