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Andesite and Hawaiite Definition


Hawaiite and Andesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava   
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite   

History
  
  

Origin
North America   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Joseph Iddings   

Etymology
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance   
From Hawaii Islands   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Andesite and Hawaiite

The general Andesite and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Andesite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Andesite and Hawaiite

The history of Andesite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Hawaiite

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

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