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Dacite and Granulite Definition


Granulite and Dacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Romania and Moldova, Europe   
Central Europe   

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 Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Dacite and Granulite

The general Dacite and Granulite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Dacite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dacite and Granulite

The history of Dacite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Granulite

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

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