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Andesite and Aplite Definition


Aplite and Andesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava   
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   

History
  
  

Origin
North America   
Iran   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance   
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Andesite and Aplite

The general Andesite and Aplite 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, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Andesite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Andesite and Aplite

The history of Andesite and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Aplite

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

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