Troctolite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Skarn

The general Troctolite and Skarn 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, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Troctolite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Skarn

The history of Troctolite and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Skarn

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Skarn,

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