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Trachyandesite and Serpentinite Definition


Serpentinite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From English word serpentinization.   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Serpentinite

The general Trachyandesite and Serpentinite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Serpentinite

The history of Trachyandesite and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Serpentinite

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

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