Trachyandesite and Tuff Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Tuff

The general Trachyandesite and Tuff definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Tuff is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Tuff, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Tuff. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Tuff origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Tuff

The history of Trachyandesite and Tuff 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 Tuff Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Tuff

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Tuff,

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