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Dacite and Pantellerite Definition


Pantellerite and Dacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   

History
  
  

Origin
Romania and Moldova, Europe   
Strait of sicily   

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 Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Dacite and Pantellerite

The general Dacite and Pantellerite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Dacite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dacite and Pantellerite

The history of Dacite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Pantellerite

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

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