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Rhyodacite and Blueschist Definition


Blueschist and Rhyodacite Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Edgar Bailey   

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   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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