Basaltic Trachyandesite and Tephrite Definition

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Tephrite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Tephrite 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, Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Tephrite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Tephrite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Tephrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Tephrite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Tephrite 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 Tephrite Origin and Discoverer

Basaltic Trachyandesite and Tephrite 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 Tephrite. In this section, you will know about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Tephrite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Basaltic Trachyandesite is whereas Origin of Tephrite is Germany. It is interesting to know the name of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Tephrite discoverer. The Discoverer of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Unknown and the discoverer of Tephrite is Van Tooren.

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Tephrite

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

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