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Dacite and Lamprophyre Definition


Lamprophyre and Dacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   
Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions   

History
  
  

Origin
Romania and Moldova, Europe   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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 Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Dacite and Lamprophyre

The general Dacite and Lamprophyre definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Dacite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Dacite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dacite and Lamprophyre

The history of Dacite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Lamprophyre

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

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