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Rhyodacite and Harzburgite Definition


Harzburgite and Rhyodacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Rhyodacite and Harzburgite

The general Rhyodacite and Harzburgite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhyodacite and Harzburgite

The history of Rhyodacite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Harzburgite

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

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