Dacite and Blueschist Definition

Definition of Dacite and Blueschist

The general Dacite and Blueschist definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. Along with definition of Dacite and Blueschist, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Blueschist. Get to know more information about Dacite and Blueschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Blueschist

The history of Dacite and Blueschist 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 Blueschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Blueschist

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

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