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Trachyandesite and Epidosite Definition


Epidosite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Epidosite

The general Trachyandesite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Epidosite

The history of Trachyandesite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Epidosite

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

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