Dacite and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Monzonite

The general Dacite and Monzonite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Dacite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Monzonite

The history of Dacite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Monzonite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock