Dacite and Rhyolite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Rhyolite

The general Dacite and Rhyolite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Dacite and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Rhyolite

The history of Dacite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Rhyolite

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

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