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Jasperoid and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite and Jasperoid Definition


Definition

Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Jasperoid and Rhyodacite

The general Jasperoid and Rhyodacite definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. On the other hand, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Jasperoid and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jasperoid and Rhyodacite

The history of Jasperoid 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.

Jasperoid and Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Rhyodacite

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

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