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Trachyandesite and Shale Definition


Shale and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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 Shale

The general Trachyandesite and Shale definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Shale. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Shale

The history of Trachyandesite and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Shale

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

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