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Trachyandesite and Pumice Definition


Pumice and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Spain   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Trachyandesite and Pumice definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Pumice. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Pumice

The history of Trachyandesite and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Pumice

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

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