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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Felsite Definition


Felsite 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   
Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   
From English feldspar and -ite   

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   

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Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Felsite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Felsite 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, Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Felsite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Felsite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Felsite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Felsite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Felsite 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 Felsite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Felsite

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

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