Trachyandesite and Felsite Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Felsite

The general Trachyandesite and Felsite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Felsite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Felsite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Felsite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Felsite

The history of Trachyandesite and Felsite 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 Felsite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Felsite

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Felsite,

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