Andesite and Latite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Latite

The general Andesite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Andesite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Latite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Latite

The history of Andesite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Latite

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

For Andesite,

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

For Latite,

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