Carbonatite and Dacite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Dacite

The general Carbonatite and Dacite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. On the other hand, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Dacite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Dacite

Along with Carbonatite and Dacite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Dacite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Dacite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Dacite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Dacite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Dacite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Dacite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine 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