Andesite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Larvikite

The general Andesite and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Andesite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Larvikite

The history of Andesite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Larvikite

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

For Andesite,

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

For Larvikite,

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