Trachyandesite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Turbidite

The general Trachyandesite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Turbidite

The history of Trachyandesite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Turbidite

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Turbidite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock