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Schist and Trachyandesite Definition


Trachyandesite and Schist Definition


Definition

Definition
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Schist and Trachyandesite

The general Schist and Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. On the other hand, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Schist and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Schist and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Schist and Trachyandesite

The history of Schist 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.

Schist and Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Trachyandesite

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

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