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Theralite and Trachyandesite Definition


Trachyandesite and Theralite Definition


Definition

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

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   

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 Trachyandesite

The general Theralite and 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Theralite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Trachyandesite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Trachyandesite

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

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