Dacite and Schist Definition

Definition of Dacite and Schist

The general Dacite and Schist definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Dacite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Schist. Get to know more information about Dacite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Schist

The history of Dacite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Schist

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

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