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Rhyodacite and Harzburgite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
Germany
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhyodacite and Harzburgite

The general Rhyodacite and Harzburgite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyodacite and Harzburgite

The history of Rhyodacite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Harzburgite

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

For Rhyodacite,

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

For Harzburgite,

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