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Trachyandesite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Rhomb Porphyry and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From Latin term that means purple   

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 Rhomb Porphyry

The general Trachyandesite and Rhomb Porphyry definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Trachyandesite and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

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