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Trachyandesite and Breccia Definition


Breccia and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From Italian, literally gravel, Germanic origin and related to break   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Breccia

The general Trachyandesite and Breccia definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Breccia, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Breccia. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Breccia origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Breccia

The history of Trachyandesite and Breccia 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 Breccia Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Breccia

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

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