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Dacite and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite and Dacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   

History
  
  

Origin
Romania and Moldova, Europe   
Isle of Mull, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ben More   

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 the name of discoverer, Ben More   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Dacite and Benmoreite

The general Dacite and Benmoreite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Dacite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dacite and Benmoreite

The history of Dacite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Benmoreite

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

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