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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Shale Definition


Shale 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   
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   
From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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 Shale

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Shale 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, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Shale. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Shale

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Shale

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

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