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Trachyandesite and Tachylite Definition


Tachylite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Iceland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From German Tachylite, from tachy- + Greek lutos soluble, melting   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Tachylite

The general Trachyandesite and Tachylite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Tachylite

The history of Trachyandesite and Tachylite 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 Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Tachylite

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

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