Dacite and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Nephelinite

The general Dacite and Nephelinite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Dacite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Nephelinite

The history of Dacite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Nephelinite

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

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