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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
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
Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock
From origin of a Palaeozoic nepheline syenite from northern Shanxi Province, China
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Nepheline Syenite

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

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