Troctolite and Taconite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Taconite

The general Troctolite and Taconite 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, Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica. Along with definition of Troctolite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Taconite

The history of Troctolite and Taconite 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 Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Taconite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Taconite,

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