Harzburgite and Andesite Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Andesite

The general Harzburgite and Andesite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Andesite

The history of Harzburgite and Andesite 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.

Harzburgite and Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Andesite

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

For Harzburgite,

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

For Andesite,

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