Trachyandesite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Lamprophyre

The general Trachyandesite and Lamprophyre definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Lamprophyre

The history of Trachyandesite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Lamprophyre

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Lamprophyre,

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