Andesitic Rock

The class of rock which crystallizes from silicate minerals at intermediate temperatures is sometimes referred to as "andesitic" rock. This class includes andesite and diorite and is in an intermediate range of the Bowen reaction series.

Index

Igneous rock concepts

Reference
Lutgens & Tarbuck
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