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
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series
History
Origin
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Isle of Mull, Scotland
Discoverer
Unknown
Ben More
Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock
From the name of discoverer, Ben More
Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Family
Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock