Dacite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Granodiorite

The general Dacite and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Dacite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Granodiorite

The history of Dacite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Granodiorite

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

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