Dacite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Mylonite

The general Dacite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Dacite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Mylonite

The history of Dacite and Mylonite 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 Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Mylonite

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

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