Troctolite and Theralite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Theralite

The general Troctolite and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Troctolite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Theralite

The history of Troctolite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Theralite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Theralite,

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