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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Phonolite Definition


Phonolite 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   
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous 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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Phonolite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Phonolite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Phonolite

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

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