Trachyandesite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Diamictite

The general Trachyandesite and Diamictite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Diamictite

The history of Trachyandesite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Diamictite

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Diamictite,

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