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Trachyandesite and Picrite Definition


Picrite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century   

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 Picrite

The general Trachyandesite and Picrite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Picrite

The history of Trachyandesite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Picrite

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

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