Andesite and Andesite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Andesite

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

History of Andesite and Andesite

The history of Andesite 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.

Andesite and Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Andesite

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

For Andesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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