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Trachyandesite and Conglomerate Definition


Conglomerate and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Conglomerate

The general Trachyandesite and Conglomerate definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Conglomerate

The history of Trachyandesite and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Conglomerate

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

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