Trachyandesite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Foidolite

The general Trachyandesite and Foidolite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Foidolite

The history of Trachyandesite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Foidolite

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Foidolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock