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Peridotite and Trachyandesite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Pike County, U.S
Indonesia
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Peridotite and Trachyandesite

The general Peridotite and Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. On the other hand, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Peridotite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Peridotite and Trachyandesite

The history of Peridotite 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.

Peridotite and Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Trachyandesite

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

For Peridotite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse 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
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