Trachyandesite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Basanite 

The general Trachyandesite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Basanite 

The history of Trachyandesite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Basanite 

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Basanite ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock