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Trachyandesite and Nephelinite Definition


Nephelinite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Brazil   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Nephelinite

The general Trachyandesite and Nephelinite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Nephelinite

The history of Trachyandesite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Nephelinite

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

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