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Mangerite and Andesite Definition


Andesite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
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
Not Available   
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Mangerite and Andesite

The general Mangerite and Andesite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Andesite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Andesite

Along with Mangerite and Andesite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Andesite. Etymology of Mangerite and Andesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Andesite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Andesite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite and Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Andesite are listed below.

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