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Diabase and Rhyodacite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Germany
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Greek di + base
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Diabase and Rhyodacite

The general Diabase and Rhyodacite definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. On the other hand, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Diabase and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Diabase and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diabase and Rhyodacite

The history of Diabase and Rhyodacite 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.

Diabase and Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

Diabase and Rhyodacite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Diabase and Rhyodacite. In this section, you will know about Diabase and Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Diabase is Germany whereas Origin of Rhyodacite is USA. It is interesting to know the name of Diabase and Rhyodacite discoverer. The Discoverer of Diabase is Christian Leopold von Buch and the discoverer of Rhyodacite is Unknown.

Etymology of Diabase and Rhyodacite

Along with Diabase and Rhyodacite definition, know more about the etymology of Diabase and Rhyodacite. Etymology of Diabase and Rhyodacite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diabase and Formation of Rhyodacite. The etymology of Diabase is From Greek di + base while that of Rhyodacite is From Greek di + base. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diabase and Rhyodacite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diabase and Rhyodacite are listed below.

For Diabase,

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

For Rhyodacite,

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