Andesite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Hornblendite

The general Andesite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Andesite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Hornblendite

The history of Andesite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Hornblendite

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

For Andesite,

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

For Hornblendite,

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