Andesite and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Icelandite

The general Andesite and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Andesite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Icelandite

The history of Andesite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Icelandite

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

For Andesite,

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

For Icelandite,

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