Dacite and Aplite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Aplite

The general Dacite and Aplite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Dacite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Aplite

The history of Dacite and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Aplite

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

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