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Rhyodacite and Evaporite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite
A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Usiglio
1.3 Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite
From a sediment left after the evaporation
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhyodacite and Evaporite

The general Rhyodacite and Evaporite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyodacite and Evaporite

The history of Rhyodacite and Evaporite 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.

Rhyodacite and Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Evaporite

Along with Rhyodacite and Evaporite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Evaporite. Etymology of Rhyodacite and Evaporite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Evaporite. The etymology of Rhyodacite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite while that of Evaporite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyodacite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Evaporite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Evaporite are listed below.

For Rhyodacite,

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

For Evaporite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock
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