Andesite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

Definition of Andesite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Andesite and Rhomb Porphyry 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, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Andesite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Andesite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Andesite and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

For Andesite,

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

For Rhomb Porphyry,

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