Andesite and Pantellerite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Pantellerite

The general Andesite and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Andesite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Pantellerite

The history of Andesite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Pantellerite

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

For Andesite,

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

For Pantellerite,

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