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Picrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition


Basaltic Trachyandesite and Picrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine  
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  

History
  
  

Origin
Hawaii Islands  
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Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century  
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
Volcanic  

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Picrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Picrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Picrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

Picrite 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 Picrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. In this section, you will know about Picrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Picrite is Hawaii Islands whereas Origin of Basaltic Trachyandesite is . It is interesting to know the name of Picrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite discoverer. The discoverer of Picrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite are Unknown.

Etymology of Picrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

Along with Picrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Etymology of Picrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite are listed below.

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