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Rhyodacite and Laterite Definition


Laterite and Rhyodacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
India   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton   

Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Rhyodacite and Laterite

The general Rhyodacite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhyodacite and Laterite

The history of Rhyodacite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Laterite

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

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