Rhyodacite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Rhyodacite and Basanite 

The general Rhyodacite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyodacite and Basanite 

The history of Rhyodacite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Basanite 

Along with Rhyodacite and Basanite  definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Basanite . Etymology of Rhyodacite and Basanite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Basanite . 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 Basanite  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 Basanite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Basanite  are listed below.

For Rhyodacite,

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

For Basanite ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock