Dacite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Vogesite

The general Dacite and Vogesite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Dacite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Vogesite

The history of Dacite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Vogesite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock