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Granulite and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite and Granulite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Central Europe   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Granulite and Rhyodacite

The general Granulite and Rhyodacite definition can be stated as: Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. On the other hand, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Granulite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Granulite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Granulite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granulite and Rhyodacite

The history of Granulite 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.

Granulite and Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granulite and Rhyodacite

Along with Granulite and Rhyodacite definition, know more about the etymology of Granulite and Rhyodacite. Etymology of Granulite and Rhyodacite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granulite and Formation of Rhyodacite. The etymology of Granulite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained while that of Rhyodacite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Rhyodacite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granulite and Rhyodacite are listed below.

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