Phyllite and Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Trachyandesite

The general Phyllite and Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. On the other hand, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Phyllite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Trachyandesite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Trachyandesite

Along with Phyllite and Trachyandesite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Trachyandesite. Etymology of Phyllite and Trachyandesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Trachyandesite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Trachyandesite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Trachyandesite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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