Dacite and Lignite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Lignite

The general Dacite and Lignite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat. Along with definition of Dacite and Lignite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Lignite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Lignite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Lignite

The history of Dacite and Lignite 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 Lignite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Lignite

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

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