Dacite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Turbidite

The general Dacite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Dacite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Turbidite

The history of Dacite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Turbidite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock