Trachyandesite and Rhyodacite Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Rhyodacite

The general Trachyandesite and Rhyodacite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Rhyodacite

The history of Trachyandesite and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Rhyodacite

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Rhyodacite,

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