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Trachyandesite and Arkose Definition


Arkose and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Arkose

The general Trachyandesite and Arkose definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Arkose

The history of Trachyandesite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Arkose

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

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