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Andesite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Andesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
North America   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Andesite and Quartzite

The general Andesite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Andesite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Andesite and Quartzite

The history of Andesite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Quartzite

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

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