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Rhyodacite and Blue Granite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite
Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite
From the color of rock, Blue
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhyodacite and Blue Granite

The general Rhyodacite and Blue Granite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyodacite and Blue Granite

The history of Rhyodacite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Blue Granite

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

For Rhyodacite,

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

For Blue Granite,

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