Andesite and Basalt Definition

Definition of Andesite and Basalt

The general Andesite and Basalt 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, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Andesite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Andesite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Basalt

The history of Andesite and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

Andesite and Basalt definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Andesite and Basalt. In this section, you will know about Andesite and Basalt Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Andesite is North America whereas Origin of Basalt is Egypt. It is interesting to know the name of Andesite and Basalt discoverer. The Discoverer of Andesite is Theodor von Gümbel and the discoverer of Basalt is Georgius Agricola.

Etymology of Andesite and Basalt

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

For Andesite,

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

For Basalt,

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