Trachyandesite and Slate Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Slate

The general Trachyandesite and Slate definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Slate, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Slate. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Slate

The history of Trachyandesite and Slate 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 Slate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Slate

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Slate,

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