Dacite and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Amphibolite

The general Dacite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Dacite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Amphibolite

The history of Dacite and Amphibolite 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.

Dacite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Amphibolite

Along with Dacite and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Dacite and Amphibolite. Etymology of Dacite and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dacite and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Dacite is From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described while that of Amphibolite is From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dacite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dacite and Amphibolite are listed below.

For Dacite,

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

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock