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Theralite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition


Basaltic Trachyandesite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
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
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
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
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Theralite and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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