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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite 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   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Quartzite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Quartzite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Quartzite

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

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