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Dacite and Siltstone Definition


Siltstone and Dacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   

History
  
  

Origin
Romania and Moldova, Europe   
Unknown   

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 silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Siltstone

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

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History of Dacite and Siltstone

The history of Dacite and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Siltstone

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

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