Dacite and Marl Definition

Definition of Dacite and Marl

The general Dacite and Marl definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Dacite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Marl. Get to know more information about Dacite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Marl

The history of Dacite and Marl 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 Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Marl

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

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