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Trachyandesite and Jaspillite Definition


Jaspillite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Jaspillite

The general Trachyandesite and Jaspillite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Jaspillite

The history of Trachyandesite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Jaspillite

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

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