Andesite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Turbidite

The general Andesite and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Andesite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Turbidite

The history of Andesite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Turbidite

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

For Andesite,

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

For Turbidite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock