Trachyandesite and Schist Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Schist

The general Trachyandesite and Schist definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Schist. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Schist

The history of Trachyandesite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Schist

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Schist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock