Andesite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Lherzolite

The general Andesite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Andesite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Lherzolite

The history of Andesite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Lherzolite

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

For Andesite,

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

For Lherzolite,

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