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Rhyodacite and Chert Definition


Chert and Rhyodacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Rhyodacite and Chert

The general Rhyodacite and Chert definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Chert. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhyodacite and Chert

The history of Rhyodacite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Chert

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

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