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Pantellerite and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite and Pantellerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Strait of sicily   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Pantellerite and Rhyodacite

The general Pantellerite and Rhyodacite definition can be stated as: Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. On the other hand, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Pantellerite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Pantellerite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Pantellerite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pantellerite and Rhyodacite

The history of Pantellerite 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.

Pantellerite and Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pantellerite and Rhyodacite

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

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