Rhyodacite and Basalt Definition

Definition of Rhyodacite and Basalt

The general Rhyodacite and Basalt definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyodacite and Basalt

The history of Rhyodacite and Basalt 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.

Rhyodacite and Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Basalt

Along with Rhyodacite and Basalt definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Basalt. Etymology of Rhyodacite and Basalt gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Basalt. The etymology of Rhyodacite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite while that of Basalt is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyodacite and Basalt belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Basalt are listed below.

For Rhyodacite,

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

For Basalt,

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