Trachyandesite and Scoria Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Scoria

The general Trachyandesite and Scoria definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Scoria

The history of Trachyandesite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Scoria

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Scoria,

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