Dacite and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Carbonatite

The general Dacite and Carbonatite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Dacite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Carbonatite

The history of Dacite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Carbonatite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock