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Trachyandesite and Siltstone Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Indonesia
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite
From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Trachyandesite and Siltstone

The general Trachyandesite and Siltstone definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Siltstone

The history of Trachyandesite and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Siltstone

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Siltstone,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock