Dacite and Theralite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Theralite

The general Dacite and Theralite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Dacite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Theralite

The history of Dacite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Theralite

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

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