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Trachyandesite and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Isle of Mull, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ben More   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Benmoreite

The general Trachyandesite and Benmoreite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Benmoreite

The history of Trachyandesite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Benmoreite

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

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