Harzburgite and Dacite Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Dacite

The general Harzburgite and Dacite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Dacite

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Dacite

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

For Harzburgite,

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

For Dacite,

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