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Rhyodacite and Granulite Definition


Granulite and Rhyodacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Rhyodacite and Granulite

The general Rhyodacite and Granulite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhyodacite and Granulite

The history of Rhyodacite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Granulite

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

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