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Rhyodacite and Trachyandesite Definition


Trachyandesite and Rhyodacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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 Rhyodacite and Trachyandesite

The general Rhyodacite and Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhyodacite and Trachyandesite

The history of Rhyodacite 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.

Rhyodacite and Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Trachyandesite

Along with Rhyodacite and Trachyandesite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Trachyandesite. Etymology of Rhyodacite and Trachyandesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Trachyandesite. The etymology of Rhyodacite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite while that of Trachyandesite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyodacite and Trachyandesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Trachyandesite are listed below.

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