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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Granophyre Definition


Granophyre 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   
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   
From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Granophyre

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Granophyre 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, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Granophyre

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Granophyre 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 Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Granophyre

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

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