Dacite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Pyroxenite

The general Dacite and Pyroxenite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Dacite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Pyroxenite

The history of Dacite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Pyroxenite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock