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Dacite and Harzburgite Definition


Harzburgite and Dacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Romania and Moldova, Europe   
Germany   

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 name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Dacite and Harzburgite

The general Dacite and Harzburgite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Dacite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dacite and Harzburgite

The history of Dacite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Harzburgite

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

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