Dacite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Phyllite

The general Dacite and Phyllite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Dacite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Phyllite

The history of Dacite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Phyllite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock