Vogesite and Andesite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Andesite

The general Vogesite and Andesite 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, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Vogesite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Andesite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Andesite

Along with Vogesite and Andesite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Andesite. Etymology of Vogesite and Andesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Andesite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Andesite 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 Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Andesite 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 Andesite,

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