Andesite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Pyroxenite

The general Andesite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Andesite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Pyroxenite

The history of Andesite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Pyroxenite

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

For Andesite,

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

For Pyroxenite,

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