Dacite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Dolomite

The general Dacite and Dolomite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Dacite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Dolomite

The history of Dacite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Dolomite

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

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