Basaltic Trachyandesite and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Carbonatite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Carbonatite definition can be stated as: Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. On the other hand, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Carbonatite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Carbonatite 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.

Basaltic Trachyandesite and Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

Basaltic Trachyandesite and Carbonatite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Carbonatite. In this section, you will know about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Unknown whereas Origin of Carbonatite is Tanzania. It is interesting to know the name of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Carbonatite discoverer. The discoverer of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Carbonatite are Unknown.

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Carbonatite

Along with Basaltic Trachyandesite and Carbonatite definition, know more about the etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Carbonatite. Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Carbonatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Formation of Carbonatite. The etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite is From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock while that of Carbonatite is From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basaltic Trachyandesite and Carbonatite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Carbonatite are listed below.

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

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

For Carbonatite,

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