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Troctolite and Troctolite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
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
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
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch
Christian Leopold von Buch
1.3 Etymology
From German Troklotit, from Greek trōktēs, a marine fish (taken to be trout)
From German Troklotit, from Greek trōktēs, a marine fish (taken to be trout)
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Troctolite and Troctolite

The general Troctolite and Troctolite 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, 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. Along with definition of Troctolite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Troctolite

The history of Troctolite and Troctolite 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 Troctolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Troctolite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Troctolite,

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