Trachyandesite and Basalt Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Basalt

The general Trachyandesite and Basalt definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Basalt

The history of Trachyandesite and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Basalt

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Basalt,

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