Rhyodacite and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Rhyodacite and Diatomite

The general Rhyodacite and Diatomite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyodacite and Diatomite

The history of Rhyodacite and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Diatomite

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

For Rhyodacite,

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

For Diatomite,

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