Hornblendite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Hornblendite and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. On the other hand, 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. Along with definition of Hornblendite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Hornblendite and Basaltic 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.

Hornblendite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

For Hornblendite,

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

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

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