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Trachyandesite and Migmatite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Indonesia
Southern Alps, France
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Jakob Sederholm
1.3 Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Trachyandesite and Migmatite

The general Trachyandesite and Migmatite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Migmatite

The history of Trachyandesite and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Migmatite

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Migmatite,

  • 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