Trachyandesite and Chert Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Chert

The general Trachyandesite and Chert definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Chert. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Chert

The history of Trachyandesite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Chert

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Chert,

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