Andesite and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Anorthosite

The general Andesite and Anorthosite 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, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Andesite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Anorthosite

The history of Andesite and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Anorthosite

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

For Andesite,

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

For Anorthosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock