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
Gritstone or grit is a hard, coarse-grained, siliceous sandstone
History
Origin
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Pennines, England
Discoverer
Unknown
J.J. Ferber
Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock
From Grit + Stone
Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Family
Group
Volcanic
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Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock