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Trachyandesite and Greenschist Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.
Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Indonesia
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite
From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Trachyandesite and Greenschist

The general Trachyandesite and Greenschist definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Greenschist

The history of Trachyandesite and Greenschist 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.

Trachyandesite and Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

Trachyandesite and Greenschist definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Trachyandesite and Greenschist. In this section, you will know about Trachyandesite and Greenschist Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Trachyandesite is Indonesia whereas Origin of Greenschist is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Trachyandesite and Greenschist discoverer. The discoverer of Trachyandesite and Greenschist are Unknown.

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Greenschist

Along with Trachyandesite and Greenschist definition, know more about the etymology of Trachyandesite and Greenschist. Etymology of Trachyandesite and Greenschist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trachyandesite and Formation of Greenschist. The etymology of Trachyandesite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite while that of Greenschist is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Greenschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trachyandesite and Greenschist are listed below.

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Greenschist,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock