Trachyandesite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Pegmatite

The general Trachyandesite and Pegmatite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Pegmatite

The history of Trachyandesite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Pegmatite

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Pegmatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock