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Trachyandesite and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Jasperoid

The general Trachyandesite and Jasperoid definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Jasperoid

The history of Trachyandesite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Jasperoid

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

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