Amphibolite and Dacite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Dacite

The general Amphibolite and Dacite definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. On the other hand, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Amphibolite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Dacite

The history of Amphibolite and Dacite 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.

Amphibolite and Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Dacite

Along with Amphibolite and Dacite definition, know more about the etymology of Amphibolite and Dacite. Etymology of Amphibolite and Dacite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Amphibolite and Formation of Dacite. The etymology of Amphibolite is From Amphibole + -ite while that of Dacite is From Amphibole + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Dacite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Amphibolite and Dacite are listed below.

For Amphibolite,

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

For Dacite,

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