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Trachyandesite and Blue Granite Definition


Blue Granite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar   

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 color of rock, Blue   

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 Blue Granite

The general Trachyandesite and Blue Granite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Blue Granite

The history of Trachyandesite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Blue Granite

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

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