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Trachyandesite and Ignimbrite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Indonesia
New Zealand
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Patrick Marshall
1.3 Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite
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
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Trachyandesite and Ignimbrite

The general Trachyandesite and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Ignimbrite

The history of Trachyandesite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Ignimbrite

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Ignimbrite,

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