Trachyandesite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Pyroxenite

The general Trachyandesite and Pyroxenite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Pyroxenite

The history of Trachyandesite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Pyroxenite

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Pyroxenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock