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Epidosite and Trachyandesite Definition


Trachyandesite and Epidosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Epidosite and Trachyandesite

The general Epidosite and Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. On the other hand, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Epidosite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Epidosite and Trachyandesite

The history of Epidosite and Trachyandesite 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.

Epidosite and Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

Epidosite and Trachyandesite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Epidosite and Trachyandesite. In this section, you will know about Epidosite and Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Epidosite is Unknown whereas Origin of Trachyandesite is Indonesia. It is interesting to know the name of Epidosite and Trachyandesite discoverer. The discoverer of Epidosite and Trachyandesite are Unknown.

Etymology of Epidosite and Trachyandesite

Along with Epidosite and Trachyandesite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Trachyandesite. Etymology of Epidosite and Trachyandesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Trachyandesite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Trachyandesite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite and Trachyandesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Trachyandesite are listed below.

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