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Trachyandesite and Harzburgite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Indonesia
Germany
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Trachyandesite and Harzburgite

The general Trachyandesite and Harzburgite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Harzburgite

The history of Trachyandesite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Harzburgite

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Harzburgite,

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