Dacite and Jasperoid Definition

Definition of Dacite and Jasperoid

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

History of Dacite and Jasperoid

The history of Dacite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Jasperoid

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

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