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Sandstone and Trachyandesite Definition


Trachyandesite and Sandstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded   
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its composition, sand and stone   
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Sandstone and Trachyandesite

The general Sandstone and Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. On the other hand, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Sandstone and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sandstone and Trachyandesite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Trachyandesite

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

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