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Trachyandesite and Mudstone Definition

Definition

Definition

Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations

History

Origin

Indonesia
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Discoverer

Unknown
William Smith

Etymology

From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz

Class

Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks

Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock

Family

Group

Volcanic
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Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Trachyandesite and Mudstone

The general Trachyandesite and Mudstone definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Mudstone

The history of Trachyandesite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Mudstone

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Mudstone,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group:
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock