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Dacite and Argillite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite
Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Romania and Moldova, Europe
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 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 Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Dacite and Argillite

The general Dacite and Argillite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Dacite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Argillite

The history of Dacite and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Argillite

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

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