Basaltic Trachyandesite and Chert Definition

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Chert

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Chert. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Chert

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Chert

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock