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Basaltic Trachyandesite
Basaltic Trachyandesite

Greenschist
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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Greenschist 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
Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock
From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Greenschist

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Greenschist 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, Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Greenschist

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Greenschist 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 Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Greenschist

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

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