Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hawaiite Definition

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hawaiite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hawaiite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite. In this section, you will know about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Basaltic Trachyandesite is whereas Origin of Hawaiite is Hawaii Islands. It is interesting to know the name of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hawaiite discoverer. The Discoverer of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Unknown and the discoverer of Hawaiite is Joseph Iddings.

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Hawaiite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock