Trachyandesite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Dolomite

The general Trachyandesite and Dolomite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Dolomite

The history of Trachyandesite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Dolomite

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Dolomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock