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Trachyte and Hornblendite Definition


Hornblendite and Trachyte Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar   
Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Alexandre Brongniart and René Just Haüy   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness   
From German, Horn horn + blende   

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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Trachyte and Hornblendite

The general Trachyte and Hornblendite definition can be stated as: Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar. On the other hand, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Trachyte and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Trachyte and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Trachyte and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyte and Hornblendite

The history of Trachyte and Hornblendite 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.

Trachyte and Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

Trachyte and Hornblendite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Trachyte and Hornblendite. In this section, you will know about Trachyte and Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Trachyte and Hornblendite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Trachyte and Hornblendite discoverer. The Discoverer of Trachyte is Alexandre Brongniart and René Just Haüy and the discoverer of Hornblendite is Unknown.

Etymology of Trachyte and Hornblendite

Along with Trachyte and Hornblendite definition, know more about the etymology of Trachyte and Hornblendite. Etymology of Trachyte and Hornblendite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trachyte and Formation of Hornblendite. The etymology of Trachyte is From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness while that of Hornblendite is From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trachyte and Hornblendite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trachyte and Hornblendite are listed below.

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