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Arkose and Dacite Definition


Dacite and Arkose Definition


Definition

Definition
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
France   
Romania and Moldova, Europe   

Discoverer
Alexandre Brongniart   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   
From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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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.

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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.

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