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Basaltic Trachyandesite
Basaltic Trachyandesite

Itacolumite
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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Itacolumite 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
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips
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 the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary 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, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Itacolumite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Itacolumite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Itacolumite

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

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