Basaltic Trachyandesite and Andesite Definition

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Andesite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Andesite definition can be stated as: 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. On the other hand, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Andesite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Andesite 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.

Basaltic Trachyandesite and Andesite Origin and Discoverer

Basaltic Trachyandesite and Andesite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Andesite. In this section, you will know about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Andesite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Basaltic Trachyandesite is whereas Origin of Andesite is North America. It is interesting to know the name of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Andesite discoverer. The Discoverer of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Unknown and the discoverer of Andesite is Theodor von Gümbel.

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Andesite

Along with Basaltic Trachyandesite and Andesite definition, know more about the etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Andesite. Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Andesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Formation of Andesite. The etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite is From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock while that of Andesite is From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basaltic Trachyandesite and Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Andesite are listed below.

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

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

For Andesite,

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