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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Pyroxenite Definition


Pyroxenite 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   
Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   
From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Pyroxenite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Pyroxenite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Pyroxenite

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

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