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Trachyandesite and Latite Definition


Latite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From the Latin word latium   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Latite

The general Trachyandesite and Latite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Latite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Latite

The history of Trachyandesite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Latite

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

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