Andesite and Picrite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Picrite

The general Andesite and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Andesite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Picrite

The history of Andesite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Picrite

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

For Andesite,

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

For Picrite,

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