Basaltic Trachyandesite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Lamprophyre

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Lamprophyre

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Lamprophyre

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock