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Trachyandesite and Blueschist Definition


Blueschist and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Edgar Bailey   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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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.

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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.

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