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Blue Granite and Andesite Definition


Andesite and Blue Granite Definition


Definition

Definition
Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar   
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
North America   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the color of rock, Blue   
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
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Blue Granite and Andesite

The general Blue Granite and Andesite definition can be stated as: Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. 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 Blue Granite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Blue Granite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Blue Granite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Blue Granite and Andesite

The history of Blue Granite 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.

Blue Granite and Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Blue Granite and Andesite

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

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