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Trachyandesite and Teschenite Definition


Teschenite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Teschenite

The general Trachyandesite and Teschenite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Teschenite

The history of Trachyandesite and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Teschenite

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

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