Andesite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Diamictite

The general Andesite and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Andesite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Diamictite

The history of Andesite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Diamictite

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

For Andesite,

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

For Diamictite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock