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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Scoria Definition

1 Definition
1.1 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
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Scoria

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Scoria

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Scoria

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

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock