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Trachyandesite and Peridotite Definition


Peridotite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Peridotite

The general Trachyandesite and Peridotite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Peridotite

The history of Trachyandesite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Peridotite

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

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