Trachyandesite and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Phonolite

The general Trachyandesite and Phonolite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Phonolite

The history of Trachyandesite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Phonolite

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock