Dacite and Andesite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Andesite

The general Dacite and Andesite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Dacite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Andesite

The history of Dacite and Andesite 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 Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Andesite

Along with Dacite and Andesite definition, know more about the etymology of Dacite and Andesite. Etymology of Dacite and Andesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dacite and Formation of Andesite. 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 Andesite 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 and Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dacite and Andesite 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 Andesite,

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