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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Lamprophyre Definition


Lamprophyre and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

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   
Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   
From Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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 Unknown. 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.

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