Dacite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Dacite and Hornfels

The general Dacite and Hornfels definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Dacite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Dacite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Hornfels

The history of Dacite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Hornfels

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock