Amphibolite and Andesite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Andesite

The general Amphibolite and Andesite definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. 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 Amphibolite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Andesite

The history of Amphibolite 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.

Amphibolite and Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Andesite

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

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Andesite,

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