Dacite and Picrite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Picrite

The general Dacite and Picrite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Dacite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Picrite

The history of Dacite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Picrite

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

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