Basaltic Trachyandesite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Websterite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Websterite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Websterite

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

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