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Trachyandesite and Siltstone Definition


Siltstone and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

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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.

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