Rhyodacite and Latite Definition

Definition of Rhyodacite and Latite

The general Rhyodacite and Latite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Latite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyodacite and Latite

The history of Rhyodacite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Latite

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

For Rhyodacite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Latite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock