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Dacite and Serpentinite Definition


Serpentinite and Dacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   
A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.   

History
  
  

Origin
Romania and Moldova, Europe   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described   
From English word serpentinization.   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Dacite and Serpentinite

The general Dacite and Serpentinite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Dacite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dacite and Serpentinite

The history of Dacite and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Serpentinite

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

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