Dacite and Variolite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Variolite

The general Dacite and Variolite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance. Along with definition of Dacite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Variolite

The history of Dacite and Variolite 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 Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Variolite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock