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Basaltic Trachyandesite
Basaltic Trachyandesite

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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Granulite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 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
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Central Europe
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Granulite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Granulite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Granulite

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

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