Troctolite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Troctolite and Vogesite

The general Troctolite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Troctolite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Troctolite and Vogesite

The history of Troctolite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Vogesite

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

For Troctolite,

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

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock