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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Argillite Definition


Argillite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   
From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Argillite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Argillite 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, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Argillite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Argillite

Along with Basaltic Trachyandesite and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Argillite. Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite is From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock while that of Argillite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Argillite are listed below.

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