Dacite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Diamictite

The general Dacite and Diamictite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Dacite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Diamictite

The history of Dacite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Diamictite

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

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