Troctolite and Teschenite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Teschenite

The general Troctolite and Teschenite 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, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Troctolite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Teschenite

The history of Troctolite and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Teschenite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Teschenite,

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