Basaltic Trachyandesite and Teschenite Definition

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Teschenite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Teschenite 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, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Teschenite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Teschenite

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

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