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Trachyandesite and Granodiorite Definition


Granodiorite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Granodiorite

The general Trachyandesite and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Granodiorite

The history of Trachyandesite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Granodiorite

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

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