Andesite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Sovite

The general Andesite and Sovite 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, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Andesite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Sovite

The history of Andesite and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Sovite

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

For Andesite,

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

For Sovite,

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