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Trachyandesite and Claystone Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.
Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Indonesia
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite
From English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary 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, Opaque Rock

Definition of Trachyandesite and Claystone

The general Trachyandesite and Claystone definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Claystone, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Claystone. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Claystone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Claystone

The history of Trachyandesite and Claystone 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 Claystone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Claystone

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Claystone,

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