Basaltic Trachyandesite and Rhyolite Definition

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Rhyolite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Rhyolite 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, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Rhyolite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

Basaltic Trachyandesite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite. In this section, you will know about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Unknown whereas Origin of Rhyolite is North America. It is interesting to know the name of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Rhyolite discoverer. The Discoverer of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Unknown and the discoverer of Rhyolite is Ferdinand von Richthofen.

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Rhyolite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock