Carbonatite and Rhyodacite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Rhyodacite

The general Carbonatite and Rhyodacite 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, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Rhyodacite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Rhyodacite

Along with Carbonatite and Rhyodacite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Rhyodacite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Rhyodacite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Rhyodacite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock