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Rhyodacite and Claystone Definition


Claystone and Rhyodacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   
Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay   

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 English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Rhyodacite and Claystone

The general Rhyodacite and Claystone definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Claystone, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Claystone. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Claystone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhyodacite and Claystone

The history of Rhyodacite and Claystone 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 Claystone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Claystone

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

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