Dacite and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Diatomite

The general Dacite and Diatomite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Dacite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Diatomite

The history of Dacite and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Diatomite

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

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