Dacite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Dacite and Basanite 

The general Dacite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Dacite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Dacite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Dacite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Basanite 

The history of Dacite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Basanite 

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

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