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Rhyodacite and Hornblendite Definition


Hornblendite and Rhyodacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   
Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock   

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 German, Horn horn + blende   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Rhyodacite and Hornblendite

The general Rhyodacite and Hornblendite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhyodacite and Hornblendite

The history of Rhyodacite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Hornblendite

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

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