Andesite and Diorite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Diorite

The general Andesite and Diorite 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, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Andesite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Diorite

The history of Andesite and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Diorite

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

For Andesite,

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

For Diorite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock