Trachyandesite and Aplite Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Aplite

The general Trachyandesite and Aplite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Aplite

The history of Trachyandesite and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Aplite

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Aplite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock