Trachyandesite and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Amphibolite

The general Trachyandesite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Amphibolite

The history of Trachyandesite and Amphibolite 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 Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Amphibolite

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock