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Trachyandesite and Websterite Definition


Websterite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Webster, North Carolina   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Websterite

The general Trachyandesite and Websterite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Websterite

The history of Trachyandesite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Websterite

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

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