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Soapstone and Trachyandesite Definition


Trachyandesite and Soapstone Definition


Definition

Definition
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Soapstone and Trachyandesite

The general Soapstone and Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. On the other hand, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Soapstone and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Soapstone and Trachyandesite

The history of Soapstone 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.

Soapstone and Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Trachyandesite

Along with Soapstone and Trachyandesite definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Trachyandesite. Etymology of Soapstone and Trachyandesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Trachyandesite. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Trachyandesite is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Trachyandesite are listed below.

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