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Trachyandesite and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Tasmania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic 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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Whiteschist

The general Trachyandesite and Whiteschist definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Whiteschist

The history of Trachyandesite and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Whiteschist

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

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