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Trachyandesite and Theralite Definition


Theralite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From Greek to pursue   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Theralite

The general Trachyandesite and Theralite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Theralite

The history of Trachyandesite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Theralite

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

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