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Troctolite and Websterite Definition


Websterite and Troctolite Definition


Definition

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  
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.  

History
  
  

Origin
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Webster, North Carolina  

Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch  
Unknown  

Etymology
From German Troklotit, from Greek trōktēs, a marine fish (taken to be trout)  
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic  
Plutonic  

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Troctolite and Websterite

The general Troctolite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Troctolite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Troctolite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Troctolite and Websterite

The history of Troctolite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Troctolite and Websterite

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

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