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Trachyandesite and Blueschist Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.
Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Indonesia
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Edgar Bailey
1.3 Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Trachyandesite and Blueschist

The general Trachyandesite and Blueschist definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Blueschist, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Blueschist. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Blueschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Blueschist

The history of Trachyandesite and Blueschist 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 Blueschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Blueschist

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Blueschist,

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