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Trachyandesite and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft 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 Soapstone

The general Trachyandesite and Soapstone definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Soapstone

The history of Trachyandesite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Soapstone

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

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