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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Marble Definition


Marble 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   
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Marble

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Marble. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Marble

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Marble

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

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