Rhyodacite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Rhyodacite and Dolomite

The general Rhyodacite and Dolomite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyodacite and Dolomite

The history of Rhyodacite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Dolomite

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

For Rhyodacite,

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

For Dolomite,

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