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Trachyandesite and Greywacke Definition


Greywacke and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Greywacke

The general Trachyandesite and Greywacke definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Greywacke, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Greywacke. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Greywacke origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Greywacke

The history of Trachyandesite and Greywacke 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 Greywacke Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Greywacke

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

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