The general Gneiss and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. On the other hand, 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. Along with definition of Gneiss and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Gneiss and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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.
Gneiss and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Gneiss and Basaltic Trachyandesite. In this section, you will know about Gneiss and Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Gneiss and Basaltic Trachyandesite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Gneiss and Basaltic Trachyandesite discoverer. The discoverer of Gneiss and Basaltic Trachyandesite are Unknown.
Along with Gneiss and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition, know more about the etymology of Gneiss and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Etymology of Gneiss and Basaltic Trachyandesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gneiss and Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite. The etymology of Gneiss is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters) while that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basaltic Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gneiss and Basaltic Trachyandesite are listed below.
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