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Trachyandesite and Adakite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.
Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Indonesia
Adak, Aleutian Islands
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Defant and Drummond
1.3 Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite
From Adak, Aleutian Islands
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Trachyandesite and Adakite

The general Trachyandesite and Adakite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Adakite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Adakite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Adakite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Adakite

The history of Trachyandesite and Adakite 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.

Trachyandesite and Adakite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Adakite

Along with Trachyandesite and Adakite definition, know more about the etymology of Trachyandesite and Adakite. Etymology of Trachyandesite and Adakite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trachyandesite and Formation of Adakite. The etymology of Trachyandesite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite while that of Adakite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trachyandesite and Adakite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trachyandesite and Adakite are listed below.

For Trachyandesite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Adakite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock