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Trachyandesite and Mudstone Definition


Mudstone and Trachyandesite 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   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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 Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Trachyandesite and Mudstone discoverer. The discoverer of Trachyandesite and Mudstone are Unknown.

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.

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