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Dacite and Websterite Definition


Websterite and Dacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.   

History
  
  

Origin
Romania and Moldova, Europe   
Webster, North Carolina   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described   
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Dacite and Websterite

The general Dacite and Websterite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Dacite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dacite and Websterite

The history of Dacite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Websterite

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

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