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Rhyodacite and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid and Rhyodacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Rhyodacite and Jasperoid

The general Rhyodacite and Jasperoid definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhyodacite and Jasperoid

The history of Rhyodacite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Jasperoid

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

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