Trachyandesite

Eclogite

Trachyandesite and Eclogite

Trachyandesite

Eclogite

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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.

Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

Indonesia

Unknown

1.2.2 Discoverer

Unknown

René Just Haüy

1.3 Etymology

From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite

From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1

1.4 Class

Igneous Rocks

Metamorphic Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Volcanic

Not Applicable

1.6 Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

2 Texture

2.1 Texture

Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular

Earthy

2.2 Color

Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey

Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Pink, White

2.3 Maintenance

Less

2.4 Durability

Durable

2.4.1 Water Resistant

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81% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

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81% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.2 Scratch Resistant

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86% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

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65% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.3 Stain Resistant

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66% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

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42% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.4 Wind Resistant

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49% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

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19% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.5 Acid Resistant

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48% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

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15% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

2.5 Appearance

Dull and Soft

Dull, Banded and Foilated

3 Uses

3.1 Architecture

3.1.1 Interior Uses

Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration

3.1.2 Exterior Uses

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration

Paving Stone, Garden Decoration

3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

3.2 Industry

3.2.1 Construction Industry

Building houses or walls, Cobblestones, for Road Aggregate, Rail Track Ballast, Roadstone

Not Yet Used

3.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

In Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry, Medicines and Cosmetics

1.1 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Sculpture

Artifacts

1.3 Other Uses

1.3.1 Commercial Uses

Creating Artwork, Pottery

Creating Artwork, Gemstone

2 Types

2.1 Types

Basaltic Trachyandesite

Not Available

2.2 Features

Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate, Very fine grained rock

Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock

2.4 Archaeological Significance

2.4.1 Monuments

Not Yet Used

2.4.3 Famous Monuments

Not Applicable

2.4.4 Sculpture

Used

Not Yet Used

2.4.5 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

Not Applicable

2.4.7 Pictographs

Used

2.4.8 Petroglyphs

Used

2.4.9 Figurines

Used

Not Yet Used

2.6 Fossils

Absent

3 Formation

3.1 Formation

Trachyandesite is a fine-grained, hard rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. It forms with or without crystallization, either below the surface as intrusive rocks or on the surface as extrusive rocks.

Eclogite forms from high-pressure metamorphism of mafic igneous rocks mainly, basalt or gabbro as it plunges into the mantle in a subduction zone.

3.2 Composition

3.2.1 Mineral Content

Alkali feldspar, Biotite, Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Sodic plagioclase

Amphibole, Coesite, Corundum, Dolomite, Garnet, Kyanite, Lawsonite, Paragonite, Phengite, Pyroxene, Quartz, Rutile, Zoisite

3.2.2 Compound Content

Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide

Aluminium Oxide, NaCl, CaO, Carbon Dioxide, Iron(III) Oxide, Magnesium Carbonate, MgO, Sodium Oxide, Potassium, Sodium

3.3 Transformation

3.3.1 Metamorphism

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97% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

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50% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

3.3.3 Types of Metamorphism

Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism

Not Applicable

3.3.4 Weathering

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99% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

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65% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

3.3.6 Types of Weathering

Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering

Mechanical Weathering

3.3.7 Erosion

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92% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

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77% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

3.3.9 Types of Erosion

Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion

Chemical Erosion, Sea Erosion

4 Properties

4.1 Physical Properties

4.1.1 Hardness

4-5

3.5-4

4.1.3 Grain Size

Fine Grained

4.1.4 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

4.1.5 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

4.1.6 Porosity

Less Porous

4.1.7 Luster

Earthy

Subvitreous to Dull

4.1.8 Compressive Strength

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37.40 N/mm²

Rank: 28 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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4.1.10 Cleavage

Perfect

4.1.11 Toughness

2.3

Not Available

4.1.12 Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.86-2.87

4.1.13 Transparency

Opaque

4.1.14 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

3.2-3.6 g/cm³

4.2 Thermal Properties

4.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

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0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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4.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

5 Reserves

5.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents

5.1.1 Asia

India, Russia

India, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Russia, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey

5.1.2 Africa

South Africa

Ethiopia, Morocco, South Africa

5.1.3 Europe

Iceland

France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Scotland

5.1.4 Others

Not Yet Found

Greenland

5.2 Deposits in Western Continents

5.2.1 North America

Canada, USA

Canada, Costa Rica, Panama, USA

5.2.2 South America

Brazil

Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador

5.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent

5.3.1 Australia

Not Yet Found

Central Australia, New Zealand, Queensland

All about Trachyandesite and Eclogite Properties

Know all about Trachyandesite and Eclogite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Eclogite is Earthy. Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft and Eclogite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Trachyandesite is earthy while that of Eclogite is subvitreous to dull. Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Eclogite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Trachyandesite are creating artwork, pottery and that of Eclogite are creating artwork, gemstone.