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Trachyandesite and Diorite Definition


Diorite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Diorite

The general Trachyandesite and Diorite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Diorite

The history of Trachyandesite and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Diorite

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

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