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Trachyandesite and Scoria Definition


Scoria and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   

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 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.

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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.

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