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Dacite and Itacolumite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Romania and Moldova, Europe
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 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 mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Dacite and Itacolumite

The general Dacite and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Dacite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Itacolumite

The history of Dacite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Itacolumite

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

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