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Andesite and Pyrolite Definition


Pyrolite and Andesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava   
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
North America   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance   
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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 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.

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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 and Pyrolite are 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.

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