Dacite and Latite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Latite

The general Dacite and Latite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Dacite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Latite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Latite

The history of Dacite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Latite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock