Dacite and Slate Definition

Definition of Dacite and Slate

The general Dacite and Slate definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Dacite and Slate, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Slate. Get to know more information about Dacite and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Slate

The history of Dacite and Slate 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 Slate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Slate

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

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