Trachyandesite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Skarn

The general Trachyandesite and Skarn definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Skarn

The history of Trachyandesite and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Skarn

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Skarn,

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