Andesite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Dunite

The general Andesite and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Andesite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Dunite

The history of Andesite and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Dunite

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

For Andesite,

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

For Dunite,

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