Trachyandesite and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Anorthosite

The general Trachyandesite and Anorthosite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Anorthosite

The history of Trachyandesite and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Anorthosite

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Anorthosite,

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