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Andesite and Anorthosite Definition


Anorthosite and Andesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava   
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
North America   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance   
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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