Dacite and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Icelandite

The general Dacite and Icelandite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Dacite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Icelandite

The history of Dacite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Icelandite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock