Trachyandesite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Vogesite

The general Trachyandesite and Vogesite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Vogesite

The history of Trachyandesite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Vogesite

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

For Trachyandesite,

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

For Vogesite,

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