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Rhyodacite and Icelandite Definition


Icelandite and Rhyodacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Iceland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ian S. E. Carmichael   

Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Rhyodacite and Icelandite

The general Rhyodacite and Icelandite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhyodacite and Icelandite

The history of Rhyodacite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Icelandite

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

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