Dacite and Oolite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Oolite

The general Dacite and Oolite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Dacite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Oolite

The history of Dacite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Oolite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock