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Dacite and Mudstone Definition


Mudstone and Dacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   

History
  
  

Origin
Romania and Moldova, Europe   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Dacite and Mudstone

The general Dacite and Mudstone definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Dacite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Dacite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dacite and Mudstone

The history of Dacite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Mudstone

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

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