Dacite and Norite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Norite

The general Dacite and Norite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Dacite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Norite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Norite

The history of Dacite and Norite 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 Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Norite

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

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