Dacite and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Quartzite

The general Dacite and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Dacite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Quartzite

The history of Dacite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Quartzite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock