Trachyandesite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Laterite

The general Trachyandesite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Laterite

The history of Trachyandesite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Laterite

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Laterite,

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