Dacite and Chert Definition

Definition of Dacite and Chert

The general Dacite and Chert definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Dacite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Chert. Get to know more information about Dacite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Chert

The history of Dacite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Chert

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

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