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Trachyandesite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Pseudotachylite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Pseudotachylite

The general Trachyandesite and Pseudotachylite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Trachyandesite and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Pseudotachylite

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

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