Dacite and Anthracite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Anthracite

The general Dacite and Anthracite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Dacite and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Anthracite

The history of Dacite and Anthracite 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 Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Anthracite

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

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