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Andesite and Essexite  Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
North America
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Andesite and Essexite 

The general Andesite and Essexite  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, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Andesite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Andesite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Andesite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Essexite 

The history of Andesite and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Essexite 

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

For Andesite,

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

For Essexite ,

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