Basaltic Trachyandesite and Minette Definition

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Minette

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Minette 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, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Minette. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Minette

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Minette

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

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