Basaltic Trachyandesite and Porphyry Definition

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Porphyry

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Porphyry 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, Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Porphyry. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Porphyry

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Porphyry 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 Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Porphyry

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

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