Troctolite and Variolite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Variolite

The general Troctolite and Variolite 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, Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance. Along with definition of Troctolite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Variolite

The history of Troctolite and Variolite 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 Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Variolite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Variolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock