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Trachyandesite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From quartz + -ite   

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   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Quartzite

The general Trachyandesite and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Quartzite

The history of Trachyandesite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Quartzite

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

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