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Trachyandesite and Wackestone Definition


Wackestone and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Wackestone

The general Trachyandesite and Wackestone definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Wackestone, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Wackestone. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Wackestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Wackestone

The history of Trachyandesite and Wackestone 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 Wackestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Wackestone

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

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