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Trachyandesite and Granulite Definition


Granulite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Granulite

The general Trachyandesite and Granulite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Granulite

The history of Trachyandesite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Granulite

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

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