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Andesite and Foidolite Definition


Foidolite and Andesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava   
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   

History
  
  

Origin
North America   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance   
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Andesite and Foidolite

The general Andesite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Andesite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Andesite and Foidolite

The history of Andesite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Foidolite

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

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