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Andesite and Monzogranite Definition


Monzogranite and Andesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava   
Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma   

History
  
  

Origin
North America   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance   
From its mineral content   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Andesite and Monzogranite

The general Andesite and Monzogranite 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, Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. Along with definition of Andesite and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Andesite and Monzogranite

The history of Andesite and Monzogranite 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 Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Monzogranite

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

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