Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hornfels

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hornfels

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels. In this section, you will know about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hornfels Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Unknown whereas Origin of Hornfels is New Zealand. It is interesting to know the name of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hornfels discoverer. The discoverer of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hornfels are Unknown.

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hornfels

Along with Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hornfels definition, know more about the etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hornfels. Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hornfels gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Formation of Hornfels. The etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite is From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock while that of Hornfels 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Hornfels belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock