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Trachyandesite and Appinite Definition


Appinite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Appinite

The general Trachyandesite and Appinite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Appinite

The history of Trachyandesite and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Appinite

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

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