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Trachyandesite and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Jakob Sederholm   

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   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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