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Trachyandesite and Pantellerite Definition


Pantellerite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Strait of sicily   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Trachyandesite and Pantellerite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Pantellerite

The history of Trachyandesite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Pantellerite

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

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