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Dacite and Granophyre Definition


Granophyre and Dacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   

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 German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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 Granophyre

The general Dacite and Granophyre definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Dacite and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Dacite and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dacite and Granophyre

The history of Dacite and Granophyre 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 Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Granophyre

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

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