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Dacite and Anorthosite Definition


Anorthosite and Dacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Romania and Moldova, Europe   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described   
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Dacite and Anorthosite

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

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History of Dacite and Anorthosite

The history of Dacite and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Anorthosite

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

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