Dacite and Gneiss Definition

Definition of Dacite and Gneiss

The general Dacite and Gneiss definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. Along with definition of Dacite and Gneiss, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Gneiss. Get to know more information about Dacite and Gneiss origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Gneiss

The history of Dacite and Gneiss 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 Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Gneiss

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

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