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Dacite and Tephrite Definition


Tephrite and Dacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   
Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Romania and Moldova, Europe   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Van Tooren   

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 Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Dacite and Tephrite

The general Dacite and Tephrite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. Along with definition of Dacite and Tephrite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Tephrite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Tephrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dacite and Tephrite

The history of Dacite and Tephrite 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 Tephrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Tephrite

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

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