Dacite and Adakite Types and Facts
Types
Footwall Dacite, Hanging wall Dacite, Tuff and Biotite Dacite
Intermediate volcanic rock
Features
Host Rock for Lead, Is one of the oldest rock
Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate, Host rock for Diamond, Very fine grained rock
Archaeological Significance
Types of Dacite and Adakite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Dacite Texture and Adakite Texture. Types of Dacite are Footwall Dacite, Hanging wall Dacite, Tuff and Biotite Dacite whereas the types of Adakite are Intermediate volcanic rock.During historic times, some rocks depending on their hardness were used to create Pictographs and Petroglyphs. Rocks which are hard were generally not used. Pictographs are paintings or drawings that have been placed or created on the surface of rock. Dacite and Adakite were for creating pictographs. Petroglyph is an image which is carved into a rock. These are images created by removing part of a rock surface by incising, picking, carving or abrading, as a form of rock art. Dacite and Adakite were for creating petroglyphs.