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Dacite and Dunite Definition


Dunite and Dacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   
Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Romania and Moldova, Europe   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ferdinand von Hochstetter   

Etymology
From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described   
From the name of Dun Mountain, New Zealand, + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Dacite and Dunite

The general Dacite and Dunite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Dacite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dacite and Dunite

The history of Dacite and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Dunite

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

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