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Basaltic Trachyandesite
Basaltic Trachyandesite

Wackestone
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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Wackestone 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
A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.

History

Origin

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Discoverer

Unknown
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Etymology

From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz

Class

Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks

Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock

Family

Group

Volcanic
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Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Wackestone

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Wackestone 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, A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Wackestone, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Wackestone. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Wackestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Wackestone

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Wackestone 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 Wackestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Wackestone

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

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group:
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock