Vogesite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Vogesite and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. On the other hand, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Vogesite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Vogesite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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.

Vogesite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

Along with Vogesite and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Etymology of Vogesite and Basaltic Trachyandesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite and Basaltic Trachyandesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Basaltic Trachyandesite are listed below.

For Vogesite,

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

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

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