Dacite and Basalt Definition

Definition of Dacite and Basalt

The general Dacite and Basalt definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Dacite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Dacite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Basalt

The history of Dacite and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Basalt

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

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