Trachyandesite and Dacite Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Dacite

The general Trachyandesite and Dacite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Dacite

The history of Trachyandesite and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Dacite

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Dacite,

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