Trachyandesite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Phyllite

The general Trachyandesite and Phyllite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Phyllite

The history of Trachyandesite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Phyllite

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Phyllite,

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