Dacite and Appinite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Appinite

The general Dacite and Appinite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Dacite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Appinite

The history of Dacite and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Appinite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock