Dacite and Marble Definition

Definition of Dacite and Marble

The general Dacite and Marble definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Dacite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Marble. Get to know more information about Dacite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Marble

The history of Dacite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Marble

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

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