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Trachyandesite and Claystone Definition


Claystone and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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