The general Trachyandesite and Hornfels definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Trachyandesite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Trachyandesite and Hornfels. In this section, you will know about Trachyandesite and Hornfels Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Trachyandesite is Indonesia whereas Origin of Hornfels is New Zealand. It is interesting to know the name of Trachyandesite and Hornfels discoverer. The discoverer of Trachyandesite and Hornfels are Unknown.
Along with Trachyandesite and Hornfels definition, know more about the etymology of Trachyandesite and Hornfels. Etymology of Trachyandesite and Hornfels gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trachyandesite and Formation of Hornfels. The etymology of Trachyandesite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite while that of Hornfels 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 Hornfels belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trachyandesite and Hornfels are listed below.
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