The general Troctolite and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Troctolite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Troctolite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Troctolite and Turbidite. In this section, you will know about Troctolite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Troctolite is Unknown whereas Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins. It is interesting to know the name of Troctolite and Turbidite discoverer. The Discoverer of Troctolite is Christian Leopold von Buch and the discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma.
Along with Troctolite and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Troctolite and Turbidite. Etymology of Troctolite and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Troctolite and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Troctolite is From German Troklotit, from Greek trōktēs, a marine fish (taken to be trout) while that of Turbidite 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 Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Troctolite and Turbidite are listed below.
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