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Anorthosite and Andesite Definition


Andesite and Anorthosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase  
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava  

History
  
  

Origin
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North America  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Theodor von Gümbel  

Etymology
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1  
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic  
Volcanic  

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Anorthosite and Andesite

The general Anorthosite and Andesite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anorthosite and Andesite

The history of Anorthosite and Andesite 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.

Anorthosite and Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Andesite

Along with Anorthosite and Andesite definition, know more about the etymology of Anorthosite and Andesite. Etymology of Anorthosite and Andesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Anorthosite and Formation of Andesite. The etymology of Anorthosite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1 while that of Andesite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Anorthosite and Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Anorthosite and Andesite are listed below.

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