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Trachyandesite and Hawaiite Definition


Hawaiite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Joseph Iddings   

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

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Hawaiite

The general Trachyandesite and Hawaiite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Hawaiite

The history of Trachyandesite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Hawaiite

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

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