Dacite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Lherzolite

The general Dacite and Lherzolite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Dacite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Lherzolite

The history of Dacite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Lherzolite

Along with Dacite and Lherzolite definition, know more about the etymology of Dacite and Lherzolite. Etymology of Dacite and Lherzolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dacite and Formation of Lherzolite. 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 Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dacite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite,

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