Felsite and Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Felsite and Trachyandesite

The general Felsite and Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. On the other hand, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Felsite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Felsite and Trachyandesite

The history of Felsite 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.

Felsite and Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Trachyandesite

Along with Felsite and Trachyandesite definition, know more about the etymology of Felsite and Trachyandesite. Etymology of Felsite and Trachyandesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Felsite and Formation of Trachyandesite. The etymology of Felsite is From English feldspar and -ite while that of Trachyandesite is From English feldspar and -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Felsite and Trachyandesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Felsite and Trachyandesite are listed below.

For Felsite,

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

For Trachyandesite,

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