Andesite and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Monzonite

The general Andesite and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Andesite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Monzonite

The history of Andesite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Monzonite

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

For Andesite,

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

For Monzonite,

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