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Diatomite and Dacite Definition


Dacite and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Romania and Moldova, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Diatomite and Dacite

The general Diatomite and Dacite definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Diatomite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Dacite

The history of Diatomite and Dacite 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.

Diatomite and Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Dacite

Along with Diatomite and Dacite definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Dacite. Etymology of Diatomite and Dacite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Dacite. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Dacite is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Dacite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Dacite are listed below.

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