Andesite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Andesite and Basanite 

The general Andesite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Andesite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Andesite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Andesite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Basanite 

The history of Andesite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Basanite 

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

For Andesite,

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

For Basanite ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock