Andesite and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Pyrolite

The general Andesite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Andesite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Pyrolite

The history of Andesite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Pyrolite

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

For Andesite,

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

For Pyrolite,

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