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Trachyandesite and Limestone Definition


Limestone and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Belsazar Hacquet   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From lime and stone in late 14th Century   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Limestone

The general Trachyandesite and Limestone definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Limestone. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Limestone

The history of Trachyandesite and Limestone 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 Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Limestone

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

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