Lherzolite and Andesite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Andesite

The general Lherzolite and Andesite definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. 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 Lherzolite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Andesite

The history of Lherzolite 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.

Lherzolite and Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Andesite

Along with Lherzolite and Andesite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Andesite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Andesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Andesite. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Andesite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite and Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Andesite are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

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

For Andesite,

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