Arkose and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Arkose and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Arkose and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. 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 Arkose and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Arkose and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Arkose and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Arkose 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.

Arkose and Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

Arkose 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 Arkose and Basaltic Trachyandesite. In this section, you will know about Arkose and Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Arkose is France whereas Origin of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Arkose and Basaltic Trachyandesite discoverer. The Discoverer of Arkose is Alexandre Brongniart and the discoverer of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Unknown.

Etymology of Arkose and Basaltic Trachyandesite

Along with Arkose and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Etymology of Arkose and Basaltic Trachyandesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Basaltic Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Basaltic Trachyandesite are listed below.

For Arkose,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse 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