Basaltic Trachyandesite and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Diatomite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Diatomite 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, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Diatomite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Diatomite

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

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