Dacite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Epidosite

The general Dacite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Dacite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Epidosite

The history of Dacite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Epidosite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock