Trachyandesite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Metapelite

The general Trachyandesite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Metapelite

The history of Trachyandesite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Metapelite

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Metapelite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock