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Theralite and Andesite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
North America
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Greek to pursue
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance
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
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Theralite and Andesite

The general Theralite and Andesite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Theralite and Andesite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Andesite

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

For Theralite,

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

For Andesite,

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