Dacite and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Jadeitite

The general Dacite and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Dacite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Jadeitite

The history of Dacite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Jadeitite

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

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