Andesite and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Amphibolite

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

History of Andesite and Amphibolite

The history of Andesite and Amphibolite 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 Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Amphibolite

Along with Andesite and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Andesite and Amphibolite. Etymology of Andesite and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Andesite and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Andesite is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance while that of Amphibolite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Andesite and Amphibolite are listed below.

For Andesite,

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

For Amphibolite,

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