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Trachyandesite and Itacolumite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Indonesia
Unknown
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 mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Trachyandesite and Itacolumite

The general Trachyandesite and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Itacolumite

The history of Trachyandesite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Itacolumite

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Itacolumite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock