Dacite and Arkose Definition

Definition of Dacite and Arkose

The general Dacite and Arkose definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Dacite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Dacite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Arkose

The history of Dacite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Arkose

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

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