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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite 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   
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Migmatite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Migmatite 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, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Migmatite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

Basaltic Trachyandesite and Migmatite 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 Migmatite. In this section, you will know about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Migmatite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Unknown whereas Origin of Migmatite is Southern Alps, France. It is interesting to know the name of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Migmatite discoverer. The Discoverer of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Unknown and the discoverer of Migmatite is Jakob Sederholm.

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Migmatite

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

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