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Andesite and Mangerite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
North America
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance
Not Available
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Andesite and Mangerite

The general Andesite and Mangerite definition can be stated as: Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. On the other hand, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Andesite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Mangerite

The history of Andesite and Mangerite 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.

Andesite and Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Mangerite

Along with Andesite and Mangerite definition, know more about the etymology of Andesite and Mangerite. Etymology of Andesite and Mangerite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Andesite and Formation of Mangerite. The etymology of Andesite is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance while that of Mangerite is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Andesite and Mangerite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Andesite and Mangerite are listed below.

For Andesite,

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

For Mangerite,

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