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Anorthosite and Dacite Definition


Dacite and Anorthosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Romania and Moldova, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   
From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Anorthosite and Dacite

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

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History of Anorthosite and Dacite

The history of Anorthosite 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.

Anorthosite and Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Dacite

Along with Anorthosite and Dacite definition, know more about the etymology of Anorthosite and Dacite. Etymology of Anorthosite and Dacite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Anorthosite and Formation of Dacite. The etymology of Anorthosite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1 while that of Dacite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Anorthosite and Dacite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Anorthosite and Dacite are listed below.

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