Dacite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Hornblendite

The general Dacite and Hornblendite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Dacite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Hornblendite

The history of Dacite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Hornblendite

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

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