Basaltic Trachyandesite and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Nephelinite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Nephelinite 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, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Nephelinite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Nephelinite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock