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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Siltstone Definition


Siltstone 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   
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   
From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Siltstone 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, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Siltstone

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Siltstone

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

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