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Dacite and Foidolite Definition


Foidolite and Dacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   

History
  
  

Origin
Romania and Moldova, Europe   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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 mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Dacite and Foidolite

The general Dacite and Foidolite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Dacite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dacite and Foidolite

The history of Dacite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Foidolite

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

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