Dacite and Teschenite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Teschenite

The general Dacite and Teschenite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Dacite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Teschenite

The history of Dacite and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Teschenite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock