Dacite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Laterite

The general Dacite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Dacite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Laterite

The history of Dacite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Laterite

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

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