Arkose and Dacite Definition

Definition of Arkose and Dacite

The general Arkose and Dacite definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. On the other hand, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Arkose and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Dacite. Get to know more information about Arkose and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Arkose and Dacite

The history of Arkose 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.

Arkose and Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Arkose and Dacite

Along with Arkose and Dacite definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Dacite. Etymology of Arkose and Dacite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Dacite. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Dacite is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Dacite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Dacite are listed below.

For Arkose,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse 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