Dacite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Eclogite

The general Dacite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Dacite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Eclogite

The history of Dacite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Eclogite

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

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