Dacite and Jaspillite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Jaspillite

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

History of Dacite and Jaspillite

The history of Dacite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Jaspillite

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

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