Dacite and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Ignimbrite

The general Dacite and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Dacite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Ignimbrite

The history of Dacite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Ignimbrite

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

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