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Dacite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Romania and Moldova, Europe
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described
From hyalo +‎ -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Dacite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Dacite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Dacite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Dacite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Dacite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Dacite and Hyaloclastite  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.

Dacite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Dacite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Dacite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Dacite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dacite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Dacite is From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described while that of Hyaloclastite  is From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dacite and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dacite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

For Dacite,

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

For Hyaloclastite  ,

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