Andesite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Granodiorite

The general Andesite and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Andesite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Granodiorite

The history of Andesite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Granodiorite

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

For Andesite,

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

For Granodiorite,

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