Dacite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Sovite

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

History of Dacite and Sovite

The history of Dacite and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Sovite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock