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Jasperoid and Trachyandesite Definition


Trachyandesite and Jasperoid Definition


Definition

Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Jasperoid and Trachyandesite

The general Jasperoid and Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. On the other hand, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Jasperoid and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jasperoid and Trachyandesite

The history of Jasperoid 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.

Jasperoid and Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Trachyandesite

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

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