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Blueschist and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite and Blueschist Definition


Definition

Definition
Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
USA   

Discoverer
Edgar Bailey   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Blueschist and Rhyodacite

The general Blueschist and Rhyodacite definition can be stated as: Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. On the other hand, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Blueschist and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Blueschist and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Blueschist and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Blueschist and Rhyodacite

The history of Blueschist and Rhyodacite 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.

Blueschist and Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Blueschist and Rhyodacite

Along with Blueschist and Rhyodacite definition, know more about the etymology of Blueschist and Rhyodacite. Etymology of Blueschist and Rhyodacite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Blueschist and Formation of Rhyodacite. The etymology of Blueschist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Rhyodacite is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Blueschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Rhyodacite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Blueschist and Rhyodacite are listed below.

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