Dacite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Metapelite

The general Dacite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Dacite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Metapelite

The history of Dacite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Metapelite

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

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