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Trachyandesite and Oolite Definition


Oolite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.  
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite  

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 oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
Volcanic  

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

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Oolite

The general Trachyandesite and Oolite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Oolite

The history of Trachyandesite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Oolite

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

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