Picrite and Dacite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Dacite

The general Picrite and Dacite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. On the other hand, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Picrite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Dacite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Dacite

Along with Picrite and Dacite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Dacite. Etymology of Picrite and Dacite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Dacite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Dacite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Dacite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Dacite are listed below.

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine 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