Definitions for andesite
ˈæn dəˌzaɪtan·desite

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1. andesitenoun

   a dark grey volcanic rock

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1. andesitenoun

   A class of fine-grained rock, of volcanic origin, containing mostly plagioclase and feldspar.

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1. Andesite

   Andesite () is a volcanic rock of intermediate composition. In a general sense, it is the intermediate type between silica-poor basalt and silica-rich rhyolite. It is fine-grained (aphanitic) to porphyritic in texture, and is composed predominantly of sodium-rich plagioclase plus pyroxene or hornblende.Andesite is the extrusive equivalent of plutonic diorite. Characteristic of subduction zones, andesite represents the dominant rock type in island arcs. The average composition of the continental crust is andesitic. Along with basalts, andesites are a component of the Martian crust. The name andesite is derived from the Andes mountain range, where this rock type is found in abundance. It was first applied by Christian Leopold von Buch in 1826.

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1. andesite

   Andesite is a type of igneous rock that is typically found in volcanic regions. It is medium to high in silica content, intermediate in composition between basalt and rhyolite. Andesite is characterized by its fine-grained or porphyritic texture and is often grayish or greenish in color. It is named after the Andes Mountains, where it is commonly found.

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1. Andesitenoun

   an eruptive rock allied to trachyte, consisting essentially of a triclinic feldspar, with pyroxene, hornblende, or hypersthene

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1. Andesite

   Andesite is an extrusive igneous, volcanic rock, of intermediate composition, with aphanitic to porphyritic texture. In a general sense, it is the intermediate type between basalt and dacite, and ranges from 57 to 63% silicon dioxide as illustrated in TAS diagrams. The mineral assemblage is typically dominated by plagioclase plus pyroxene and/or hornblende. Magnetite, zircon, apatite, ilmenite, biotite, and garnet are common accessory minerals. Alkali feldspar may be present in minor amounts. The quartz-feldspar abundances in andesite and other volcanic rocks are illustrated in QAPF diagrams. Classification of andesites may be refined according to the most abundant phenocryst. Example: hornblende-phyric andesite, if hornblende is the principal accessory mineral. Andesite can be considered as the extrusive equivalent of plutonic diorite. Characteristic of subduction zones, andesite represents the dominant rock type in island arcs. The average composition of the continental crust is andesitic. Along with basalts they are a major component of the Martian crust. The name andesite is derived from the Andes mountain range.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of andesite in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of andesite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=andesite
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Andesite
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andesite
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/andesite
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=andesite