Troctolite and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Tachylite

The general Troctolite and Tachylite 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, Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt. Along with definition of Troctolite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Tachylite

The history of Troctolite and Tachylite 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 Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Tachylite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Tachylite,

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