Porphyry and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Porphyry and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

History of Porphyry and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Porphyry 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.

Porphyry and Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Basaltic Trachyandesite

Along with Porphyry and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition, know more about the etymology of Porphyry and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Etymology of Porphyry and Basaltic Trachyandesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Porphyry and Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite. The etymology of Porphyry is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites while that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Porphyry and Basaltic Trachyandesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Porphyry and Basaltic Trachyandesite are listed below.

For Porphyry,

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

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

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