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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Diorite Definition


Diorite 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   
Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Diorite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Diorite 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, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Diorite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Diorite

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

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