Trachyandesite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Eclogite

The general Trachyandesite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Eclogite

The history of Trachyandesite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Eclogite

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Eclogite,

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