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Trachyandesite and Carbonatite Definition


Carbonatite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Tanzania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Carbonatite

The general Trachyandesite and Carbonatite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Carbonatite

The history of Trachyandesite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Carbonatite

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

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