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Dacite and Peridotite Definition


Peridotite and Dacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   

History
  
  

Origin
Romania and Moldova, Europe   
Pike County, U.S   

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 French, from peridot +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Dacite and Peridotite

The general Dacite and Peridotite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Dacite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dacite and Peridotite

The history of Dacite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Peridotite

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

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