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Rhyodacite and Blueschist Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite
Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Edgar Bailey
1.3 Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhyodacite and Blueschist

The general Rhyodacite and Blueschist definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Blueschist, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Blueschist. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Blueschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyodacite and Blueschist

The history of Rhyodacite and Blueschist 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 Blueschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Blueschist

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

For Rhyodacite,

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

For Blueschist,

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